UnityPoint-St. Luke's

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

The Sepsis Coordinator provides clinical direction and oversight of the operational activities of the UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Sepsis Program. This role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to evidence-based sepsis care guidelines and regulatory requirements. The Sepsis Coordinator supports program monitoring, performance improvement, and staff education initiatives to improve early identification and treatment of sepsis.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provides clinical leadership and coordination for the hospital’s sepsis program.
• Collects and analyzes sepsis program data to evaluate compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory measures. Reviews data regularly to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities. Partners with clinical teams to implement process improvements that enhance sepsis recognition and treatment outcome.
• Promotes education and communication related to early recognition and treatment of sepsis. Provides training and guidance to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff regarding sepsis protocols and best practices. Assists with development and review of sepsis policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
• Serves as a resource to clinical teams regarding sepsis care processes and regulatory expectations. Collaborates with hospital departments to support consistent sepsis care practices and improve patient outcomes.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Certificate/License:

• Valid IA nursing license
• Basic Certified Life Support certification prior to hire.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 Years experience caring for patients with sepsis or critical illness

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities::

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Successful completion of unit orientation and competencies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and read, write, comprehend & speak English.
• Knowledge of sepsis clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret clinical data and support quality improvement initiatives

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