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The RN Sepsis Specialist position entails utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system to review ER monitors and identify patients at high risk for sepsis. The RN specialist will collaborate with the ER team to ensure that high-risk patients receive appropriate tests, interventions, and follow-ups. This role presents a significant opportunity for the RN specialist to proactively identify and manage sepsis cases, thereby making a substantial impact on patient outcomes. Responsibilities of the position include conducting comprehensive follow-up assessments, providing healthcare staff with sepsis identification, assessment, and management education, actively participating in sepsis care and outcome improvement initiatives, and maintaining accurate and detailed documentation in adherence to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of nursing experience with two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Care coordination experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Review ER monitors through the EPIC electronic medical record system to identify patients at high risk for sepsis.

2. Communicate findings promptly to the ER team and facilitate the implementation of sepsis protocols.

3. Collaborate with the ER team to ensure appropriate tests, interventions, and follow-ups are conducted for high-risk patients.

4. Conduct thorough follow-up assessments to monitor patient progress and ensure adherence to sepsis management plans.

5. Serve as a resource and provide education to healthcare staff on sepsis identification, assessment, and management.

6. Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to sepsis care and outcomes.

7. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

8. Place protocol orders at the direction of the primary physician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.

2. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard Call center office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

2. Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. 

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and motivational skills.

4. Must be flexible.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

422 SYSTEM Virtual Acute Care

Address:

3040 University Ave

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.