- Monitors sepsis alerts generated by the EHR and triages the cases that require immediate intervention.
- Evaluates the care provided for sepsis patients against the evidenced based sepsis guidelines and intervenes accordingly.
- Serves as a resource to nursing and medical staff and other disciplines in the provision of the patient's plan of care and discharge planning.
- Collects and analyzes sepsis care data and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Works closely with the Data Analytics team to validate and maintain dashboards.
- Provides real time and formal education to nurses and providers and other disciplines as appropriate in relation to sepsis care guidelines.
- Assists in the development of reports and presentations on sepsis care processes and outcomes data with quarterly/annual trends with benchmarking to present to all key stakeholders.
- Collaborates with the Quality Outcomes Coordinator and Clinical Documentation Specialist teams to improve provider documentation as to Sepsis criteria, POA status and other documentation requirements per the sepsis core measure abstraction algorithm.
- Participates in regulatory and accreditation reviews as appropriate to the role.
- Collaborates with the sepsis coordinator to enhance overall success of the sepsis program.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not considered to be all inclusive.
- Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark. \r
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization. \r
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more. \r
- More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations. \r
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Sepsis Quality Nurse Specialist - Washington, DC, United States - Medstar
Description
General Summary of PositionThe Sepsis Quality Nurse Specialist is a key member of the sepsis care initiative functioning as a clinical expert. The position is responsible for evaluating sepsis care within the organization, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing real-time and formal education for all disciplines involved regarding sepsis care, core measures and other related clinical quality metrics.
The Sepsis Quality Nurse Specialist will work closely with the sepsis coordinator, and the quality and data analytics team. Acts as a change agent to develop system performance standard that improves sepsis care processes, patient sepsis outcomes and the overall MGUH patient experience.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries plus differentials
20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays
Education/Tuition assistance
Relocation reimbursement
Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
Matched Retirement Savings Plan
Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship
Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program
Position Summary:
Professional care provider who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program preferred. Associates degree from an accredited School of nursing required. BSN enrollment required within 6 months of start date and completion within 3 years.
Experience: 3-4 years nursing experience in an acute care setting. Experience working with Clinical Data sets, data management and analysis, process improvement initiatives. required
ICU/IMC/ED experience preferred
License/Certifications: DC Registered Nurse License required; and/or Compact State Licensure DC Upon Hire required BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required. Health Services\\ACLS. Specialty certification in nursing encouraged.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic statistics and PowerPoint presentations would be beneficial.
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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