Communications Coordinator Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Minimum Pay: $35 / hour

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Professional Excellence Program: Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Evaluates the delivery of care systems and assures compliance with quality measures through concurrent and retrospective review, identification of deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions through staff education.
• Assists in providing staff education related to sepsis and serves as a resource to the Education Team.
• Develops and maintains research protocols and serves as co-chair of the monthly sepsis meeting, drafting the agenda and minutes.
• Coaches and mentors staff, communicates information to team members, and participates in ongoing staff development.
• Acts as a liaison to the Emergency Department and ICU, providing reports and support related to sepsis and patient care.
• Completes and submits departmental reports monthly, orchestrating execution plans for improvement as a content expert.
• Collaborates with Nurse Managers and Directors prior to execution and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Monitors utilization of resources to deliver quality care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Improves clinical outcomes by identifying processes that promote high-quality, cost-effective patient care and maintains productive relationships with the ED and EMS.
• Investigates risk occurrences or complaints and implements appropriate action plans to maintain a high quality of care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families, and promotes adherence to the hospital confidentiality policy. Complies with the Employee Code of Conduct, all other Hospital Institutional Policies and Procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and government regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 

• The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. Written, computer, telephone skills, and manual dexterity are required.

• The Sepsis Coordinator coordinates the Sepsis Program by working with the Medical Staff through professional relationships with Physician Champions, Intensivists, Emergency Physicians, and other medical/support staff for maintenance and growth of the program. The Sepsis Coordinator attends/supports Sepsis Program meetings and is responsible for the evaluation of outcomes, policy and protocol development, review of coding practices, review and implementation of current best practices through networking and ongoing education, and to provide input into the enhancement of the current Sepsis Program. The Coordinator will facilitate process improvement activities which include assignment to various departments for required follow-up on outcomes. The Coordinator is responsible to track, report, and submit hospital sepsis data to the Quality Department and national benchmarking agency(s) and tracks/encourages the utilization of sepsis order sets. The Coordinator will consult with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and patients during hospitalization. The Coordinator is responsible for the collaboration and development of patient teaching materials. The Coordinator will collaborate with Staff Development regarding care of the sepsis patient in the development of related materials.

Role essentials:

• This person(s) will be a nurse and an employee, with a background in areas including Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, Quality Management, or Process Improvement, preferably in Emergency Department, Acute Care nursing, or Quality Management.
• Interpersonal and management skills to deal with complex management problems are a must. Communicates effectively with unit and administrative personnel, physicians, a variety of other hospital staff, and persons within the community.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in providing care to oversee others and serve as an effective resource, normally acquired through two or three years of progressive experience.
• A high level of critical thinking and analytical skills to make management decisions that impact the Program. Ability to make recommendations for consideration on departmental issues.
• Ability to integrate the knowledge of teaching principles and counseling techniques to direct the growth of the unit staff. Requires a high level of organizational skills, effective time management, and delegation strategies, including the ability to rapidly prioritize and adjust work flow according to changing unit needs. Demonstrates innovativeness in the application of current evidence-based practice.
• Possesses a strong clinical acumen in sepsis and emergency care and the requisite level of technical and professional knowledge in nursing.

Education:

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required

Field of Study:

• in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Policy, or a related field

Work Experience:

• 2+ years emergency or critical care experience [Required]
• 5+ years experience [Required]
• 5+ years in acute care setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.