Registered Nurse (RN) Sepsis Coordinator

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Sepsis Coordinator to lead sepsis identification, intervention, and quality improvement initiatives. This part-time position (24 hours per week) offers a flexible schedule and requires attendance at mandatory sepsis-related meetings. You will serve as a clinical expert and consultant, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to improve sepsis outcomes and reduce mortality and length of stay.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to facilitate early identification and intervention for sepsis patients
• Assist clinicians with comprehensive assessments by interpreting clinical data to identify sepsis
• Improve outcomes related to sepsis management and address complex sepsis issues
• Act as a subject matter expert, teaching patients, families, and staff on sepsis-related techniques and care
• Plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective sepsis continuing education programs for staff
• Track, support, and submit hospital sepsis data to the clinical team, quality department, and national benchmarking agencies
• Develop data-driven clinical quality improvement initiatives using Inova Health System's quality improvement methodology
• Ensure sepsis protocols and therapies become the standard of care within the facility
• Participate in rounds with physicians monitoring sepsis patients
• Conduct monthly sepsis program meetings to evaluate outcomes, develop policies and protocols, and review best practices
• Coordinate process improvement activities by assigning tasks to various departments and conducting follow-up to ensure successful outcomes
• Evaluate compliance with interdisciplinary sepsis documentation, sepsis bundle compliance, and physician utilization of sepsis orders
• Participate in a minimum of 80 hours of self-development activities annually, including at least 18 formal contact hours
• Maintain own continuing education record
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 16 hours of specialized sepsis education
• 2 years of acute care experience, including 1 year of quality performance improvement experience
• Active license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of clinical experience in emergency department, critical care, acute care, inpatient settings, or rapid response team
• Experience with EPIC and Excel reports
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of ACLS
• PALS certification
• Independent, self-motivated approach with strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to join the Sepsis Alliance Institute and AHA Living Learning Network

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Retirement matching of the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on day one
• Tuition and student loan assistance up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
• Mental health support offering 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid career opportunities