Manager - Stroke & Sepsis Program

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Manager – Stroke & Sepsis serves as a consultant and has the responsibility for the effective implementation of evidence-based practice for patients with stroke or sepsis. This position works closely with physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. The Manager ensures the organization, development, planning, management, and evaluation of processes used to improve the overall quality of care delivery for sepsis. The position monitors data for internal and external reporting programs and leads improvement projects to ensure compliance. The Manager demonstrates superior communication skills with all internal and external customers and exhibits a high degree of integrity, a solid character, and sound judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
5 years Care of acute sepsis or stroke patients experience Required
Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Knowledge of sepsis pathophysiology and evidence-based standards of care.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Access), database management, and electronic medical records systems and document preparation.
Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology, coding, collections, and federal / state laws governing medical compliance.
Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and team skills.

Responsibilities

Identifies opportunities to improve the identification, treatment and care coordination of the decompensating patient and facilitates process improvement activities.
Assists in development and implementation of order sets, policies and procedures specific to sepsis care and maintains annual review of pertinent policies, procedures, and order sets.
Evaluates care of patients and collaborates with nursing and other hospital managers/leaders/staff to establish and/or update clinical procedures and standards of care.
Participates in establishing objectives, standards of care, and policies for the program through the development of evidence-based protocols.
Develops, implements, and evaluates on going service programs that assure quality nursing and patient care programs consistent with hospital mission.
Oversees sepsis quality improvement program which monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
Works collaboratively with the Educator(s) to ensure all clinical competencies are met.
Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
Chairs the multidisciplinary Sepsis Care & Stroke Committees.
Serves as a community liaison in areas of stroke and sepsis education.
Provides community illness prevention and health outreach education programs.
Collaborates with post-acute care and the physician enterprise to reduce readmissions.
Maintains responsibility for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Manages team members, which includes orientation, development and evaluation of team members, and monitoring the provision of delivering quality services.
Participates in the recruiting, interviewing, and selecting of team members following policies, guidelines and applicable laws.
Evaluates team member’s performance relative to job goals and requirements.
Provides coaching to staff, recommends education programs, and ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.
Maintains responsibility for the fiscal management of department and assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.