Registered Nurse Sepsis Program Coordinator

Intermountain Health

2d • $44 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Program Coordinator is a hospital or care site level leader who provides specialized clinical expertise, consultation, education, and research within their designated area or specialty focus that may impact many or most hospital or care site departments. This position ensures compliance with state, national, and other regulatory agency requirements for disease-specific programs and centers of excellence. The coordinator ensures optimal patient care using evidence-based, clinical best practice models, appropriate staffing, technologies, and continuous process improvement measures. The RN Program Coordinator is typically based at a hospital or care site but may have oversight for relevant processes at referring facilities. Posting Specifics Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Monday - Friday during business hours Unit/Department: Supports Intermountain Medical Center Additional Details: One year of licensed RN experience is required, two years in acute care preferred. Purpose The Sepsis RN Program Coordinator provides dedicated leadership and coordination of sepsis care across assigned hospitals. The role is responsible for standardizing evidence‑based sepsis practices, improving CMS SEP‑1 bundle adherence, and leading performance improvement efforts that reduce variation, mortality, readmissions, and cost associated with sepsis care. This role aligns with enterprise specialty program models and supports readiness for pay‑for‑performance implementation of SEP‑1 measures. Scope of Role Supports multiple hospitals within a region using a shared FTE model Works across Emergency Department, Acute Medical Units, and Intensive Care Units Focused on program leadership and performance improvement, not direct patient assignments Primarily responsible for adult patients. Key Responsibilities Clinical Lead implementation and sustainment of standardized, evidence‑based sepsis care Serve as a clinical resource for early detection, treatment, and escalation of sepsis Coordinate sepsis care across departments and care settings Quality & Performance Improvement Drive improvement in SEP‑1 3‑ and 6‑hour bundle compliance Analyze performance data and lead targeted improvement initiatives Participate in and facilitate multidisciplinary sepsis case reviews Partner with hospital leaders to address performance gaps and variability Regulatory & Metrics Alignment Support readiness for publicly reported sepsis measures Prepare hospitals for pay‑for‑performance under the Hospital Value‑Based Purchasing Program Align hospital‑level metrics under an enterprise‑standardized approach Collaboration & Education Partner with nursing, medical staff, and hospital leadership Support implementation of best practices and sustainment of workflows Foster accountability for patient outcomes across disciplines Reporting Structure Primary: Local hospital Dotted line: Acute and Ambulatory Medical Specialties (AAMS) Clinical Program and other hospitals they support in the market. Hospital reporting location determined by market leadership Minimum Qualifications Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence. Demonstrated expertise in disease specific care. Proven applicable nursing experience over several years. Demonstrated experience with quality management programs including registry data collection. Proficient in computer skills, including creating graphs, tables, and trend reports. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, data organization, management, and analysis skills. Demonstrated experience in educational program development. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Master’s degree. Five (5) years of applicable nursing experience. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $44.42 - $65.70 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
• Demonstrated expertise in disease specific care.
• Proven applicable nursing experience over several years.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management programs including registry data collection.
• Proficient in computer skills, including creating graphs, tables, and trend reports.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, data organization, management, and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated experience in educational program development.
• One year of licensed RN experience is required
• Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• two years in acute care
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Master’s degree.
• Five (5) years of applicable nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Lead implementation and sustainment of standardized, evidence‑based sepsis care
• Serve as a clinical resource for early detection, treatment, and escalation of sepsis
• Coordinate sepsis care across departments and care settings
• Drive improvement in SEP‑1 3‑ and 6‑hour bundle compliance
• Analyze performance data and lead targeted improvement initiatives
• Participate in and facilitate multidisciplinary sepsis case reviews
• Partner with hospital leaders to address performance gaps and variability
• Support readiness for publicly reported sepsis measures
• Prepare hospitals for pay‑for‑performance under the Hospital Value‑Based Purchasing Program
• Align hospital‑level metrics under an enterprise‑standardized approach
• Partner with nursing, medical staff, and hospital leadership
• Support implementation of best practices and sustainment of workflows
• Foster accountability for patient outcomes across disciplines

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees