RN Time Sensitive Emergency Sepsis Program Coordinator

About the job

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is hiring a full-time RN Time Sensitive Emergency Sepsis Program Coordinator for its Emergency Services department. The coordinator develops and runs the Kootenai Health sepsis program, working with inter-professional teams to give evidence-based care to sepsis patients in any setting and to lower mortality, complications and length of stay.

Kootenai Health serves patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Develop, plan, organize, manage and evaluate the sepsis program, standardizing and continually improving the quality of care for sepsis patients from the community and region
• Ensure Early Goal Directed Therapy outcomes by using agreed-upon protocols, and build effective processes into the way inter-professional teams deliver care and into their workflows
• Write and implement sepsis protocols, policies and procedures based on current evidence, revise them as needed, and make sure sepsis treatment and resuscitation reflect current evidence
• Collect and analyze data on sepsis care coordination and protocol use, lead performance improvement by spotting trends and exploring alternatives, and evaluate patient outcomes and present data to key stakeholders
• Act as a resource to staff and providers in developing plans of care, and promote evidence-based practice across all disciplines in line with current sepsis guidelines
• Work with unit-based clinical teams and the rapid response team so sepsis care is seamless, coordinated and integrated
• Monitor clinical processes, outcomes and system issues tied to quality of care, identify learning needs, and educate staff, patients and families, working with the Executive Director of Nursing Excellence on the inter-professional education plan
• Serve as liaison to administration and to regional and state sepsis providers and programs, represent sepsis care on hospital and community committees, and attend regular meetings on outcomes, policies, protocols and best practice
• Work with referral hospitals, EMS and post-acute care facilities so patients get timely, appropriate care in any setting, and support sepsis research protocols when appropriate
• Stay current in sepsis management and professional practice, for example through conferences, workshops and professional organizations

What you need

• A BSN degree
• An Idaho RN license, a pending license documented by a temporary license, or a current RN license from a state sharing the multistate privilege-to-practice compact with Idaho, before your start date
• At least 2 years of emergency or critical care clinical experience
• CEN, CCRN, CVBC or another specialty certification within 2 years of hire
• BLS certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to influence others
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, reach above or below shoulder height and maintain a standing position
• Able to move from place to place, with or without accommodation

Preferred

• A master's degree in nursing; enrolling in a graduate program in nursing within 3 years of hire is encouraged
• Leadership or charge experience
• Previous project management experience
• Knowledge of EMS systems and experience with EMS providers
• Statistical analysis and project planning skills

Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours per two-week pay period
• Shifts vary

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment, including plans fully paid by the employer for eligible full-time employees
• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance, plus telemedicine and wellbeing resources
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement plans (pre-tax and Roth) with an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources, plus free or discounted fitness centers and wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts and an employee referral bonus program