Job Summary

The Sepsis Program Director is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a systemwide Sepsis Program across inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory care settings. The role provides clinical leadership, performance oversight, and subject-matter expertise to ensure early recognition, timely intervention, and evidence-based management of sepsis and septic shock. This position aligns sepsis care processes with: Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) adult guidelines, Sepsis 3 definitions, CDC Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements, and CMS sepsis quality programs (SEP 1) and other applicable regulatory or value-based programs. The Sepsis Program Director partners with multidisciplinary stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes, patient experience, regulatory performance, and value while promoting reliable, standardized sepsis care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications


Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Master's Degree Nursing or other related health care field

Licenses & Certifications:
Certificate In related clinical specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CPHQ, Med-surg or other approved critical care/quality credentials)
within two (2) year of hire
Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) approved program
Registered Nurse State of Texas or valid multi-state/compact license

Work Experience:
Five (5) Years Work Experience In related clinical area of practice (i.e., Emergency Center, ICU, and/or Medical-Surgical)

Management Experience:
Three (3) Years of Management Experiencein management or supervisory capacity

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities

Work Schedule:
Flexible

Other Requirements:
MS Excel
MS Powerpoint
MS Word