Clinical RN - Sepsis

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
  
  

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Clinical RN - Sepsis

Requisition Number

38984

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

NURSING SERVICES

Compensation Type

Salaried

Job Category

Nursing / LVN

Hours Worked

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Day

Job Description

Description: The Clinical RN - Sepsis is responsible for data collection, data entry, and analysis of Sepsis data. This job will also be responsible for review of clinical data for regulatory data submission in real time and identification and communication of trends and patterns in data that will facilitate immediate improvement.

Typical Duties

• Facilitates clinical performance improvement of the Sepsis program including evaluation of current performance, planning improvement initiatives, and ongoing measurement and evaluation of the program.
• Expedites clinical improvement initiatives and adherence to the Sepsis guidelines for development, ongoing review, and implementation of evidence-based improvement initiatives.
• Acts as a consultant to the staff on Sepsis guidelines, initiatives, and data collection. Serves as a resource to the staff and assists with planning group processes, targeting improvement initiatives and strategies and facilitating internal change.
• Collaborates with the Sepsis Coordinator to identify and prioritize key Quality Improvement projects.
• Manages the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of improvement plans.
• Ensures successful implementation of improvement programs integrating clinical and operational aspects.
• Assists with group processes to accomplish project objectives and engages active participation of all project team members including physicians and front line staff.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary and cross-departmental process improvement and reengineering initiatives using appropriate quality tools, methods, and change strategies.
• Assists departments and teams in developing appropriate indicators and measures of performance for the Sepsis program including tools and strategies for ongoing performance measurement.
• Identifies gaps and makes recommendations for process change. Assists with the use of the Rapid Cycle Improvement Process to accelerate change.
• Educates staff on the use of the Sepsis guidelines and uses LEAN strategies, tools, and methods.
• Demonstrates and integrates knowledge of improvement model and framework into daily performance.
• Anticipates customer needs and manages the provision of services to all customers, including patients, physicians, hospital departments, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional Nursing.
• 5 plus years of direct patient care experience in ICU or ED.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited University.
• 2 plus years of experience in Quality Improvement or Data collection.
  
  

Required Licensure/Certification:

• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
  
  

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Training in Process Improvement Methodology such as Rapid Cycle Teams, Six Sigma, Lean Methodology.
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States