The Sepsis/Stroke Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a cost-effective care system for patients with suspected or confirmed sepsis/stroke and their families across the continuum of care. This role functions both independently and collaboratively with the Director of Critical Diagnoses, Sepsis/Stroke Program Medical Director(s), healthcare team members, and management staff. As a leader in sepsis/stroke program performance improvement initiatives, the Sepsis/Stroke Program Coordinator acts as a clinical resource for all areas caring for septic/stroke patients, coordinates and/or delivers educational activities for staff, serves as a community liaison on behalf of the sepsis/stroke program and SRHC, and contributes to the marketing and promotion of sepsis/stroke-related services. The position requires a self-directed and highly motivated individual who plans and conducts work with minimal supervision and reports progress as needed. This position is also responsible for community education and activities with in the hospital as required by ACHC for primary stroke designation and is a liaison to the Bi-State Stroke Consortium and Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN or plan for completion of BSN

3 years clinical experience in critical/emergency care/cardiac care or experience working with stroke/neurological patients in an acute care environment.

BSN or plan for completion of BSN

Currently licensed RN in Kansas

Currently certified in CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support [ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer] or Basic Life Support [AHA-Health Care Provider]