UP Health System - Marquette Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator in Marquette, MI | 930131750

Estimated Pay	$38 per hour
Hours	Full-time, Part-time
Location	Marquette, Michigan

UP Health System - Marquette

Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator, Quality Management, 1.0DV

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more…

Position Summary:

The Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator is an expert nurse who provides leadership for the organization of services and systems necessary for a collaborative approach to stroke and sepsis care. The Coordinator plans, implements and evaluates clinical programs to achieve high quality, patient-focused outcomes which advance patient and family care and clinical team in stroke and sepsis care.

Reports to: Manager

FLSA: Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the development and delivery of stroke and sepsis continuing education programs. In collaboration with Stroke and Sepsis Medical Directors, will help plan, coordinate and evaluate Stroke and Sepsis education for patients, provider, nursing and families related to the care and management of patients.

Promotes marketing efforts for the Stroke and Sepsis Program to internal and external audiences that will support the program image to the community.

Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures.

Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.

Coordinates the development, implementation, review and revision of Stroke and Sepsis standards, policies, procedures and protocols.

Incorporates knowledge of AHA Guidelines as well as emerging science and evidence-based practice into Stroke program standards.

Participates in Acute Stroke Code activations (when available) to ensure protocols are followed.

Leads and participates in performance process. Assists in coordination of the Telestroke Program. Monitors Operational efficiency of the Stroke and Sepsis Program.

Participates in educational opportunities appropriate to professional goals. Remains current in research related to the stroke and sepsis patient population sand systems of care. In cooperation with Medical Staff, will interpret and apply current research into clinical practice. Attends all mandatory education programs.

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timelines of work and achieves results with little oversight.

Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.

Participates in the development, implementation and analysis of PI projects and communicates findings through presentations and publications.

Serves on relevant Stroke and Sepsis Committees related to quality improvement and regulatory adherence. Actively participates in local, regional, and national advisory groups to advance the of care the person experiencing stroke and sepsis.

With support of the Clinical Team, crates and implements delivery models for the transitions of complex patients between multiple specialty and primary care providers and between healthcare settings and home. Evaluates critical pathway time frames, patient outcomes and identifies variances and corrective action(s).

Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills, checklists, skills labs, annual safety, and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.

Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Associate’s degree in Nursing
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Licenses:
Registered Nurse (RN) in Michigan

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) within 2 years of hire/transfer

Minimum Work Experience
4 years health care experience

EEOC Statement:
UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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