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Memorial Health

Sepsis Nurse Navigator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$35.92 - $57.47/hr

Surviving Sepsis Campaign and CMS SEP-1 guidelines). * Partners with Quality, Education, Informatics, Nursing and Physician Leadership to implement sepsis protocols, screening tools, and clinical ...

Memorial Health

Sepsis Nurse Navigator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$35.92 - $57.47/hr

Surviving Sepsis Campaign and CMS SEP-1 guidelines). * Partners with Quality, Education, Informatics, Nursing and Physician Leadership to implement sepsis protocols, screening tools, and clinical ...

Memorial Health

Sepsis Nurse Navigator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$35.92 - $57.47/hr

Surviving Sepsis Campaign and CMS SEP-1 guidelines). * Partners with Quality, Education, Informatics, Nursing and Physician Leadership to implement sepsis protocols, screening tools, and clinical ...

Memorial Health System

Sepsis Nurse Navigator

Decatur, IL · On-site

$75 - $120/hr

Surviving Sepsis Campaign and CMS SEP-1 guidelines). * Partners with Quality, Education, Informatics, Nursing and Physician Leadership to implement sepsis protocols, screening tools, and clinical ...

Mission Hospital

RN Sepsis Coordinator

Alexandria, LA · On-site

As a RN Sepsis Coordinator, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn -whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal ...

St. Joseph's/Candler

Sepsis Coordinator

Savannah, GA · On-site

$38.37/hr

The Sepsis Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages acutely ill patients from admission through discharge with the focused purpose of maximizing clinical outcomes through the early recognition ...

St. Joseph's/Candler

Sepsis Coordinator

Savannah, GA · On-site

$38.37/hr

The Sepsis Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages acutely ill patients from admission through discharge with the focused purpose of maximizing clinical outcomes through the early recognition ...

St. Joseph's/Candler

Sepsis Coordinator

Savannah, GA · On-site

$38.37/hr

The Sepsis Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages acutely ill patients from admission through discharge with the focused purpose of maximizing clinical outcomes through the early recognition ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for sepsis nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sepsis nurse?

A Sepsis Nurse is a specialized healthcare professional who focuses on identifying, managing, and preventing sepsis in patients. They work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure early recognition of sepsis symptoms, timely interventions, and adherence to sepsis protocols. Their responsibilities often include patient monitoring, educating staff on best practices, and improving sepsis-related outcomes. Sepsis Nurses play a critical role in reducing mortality and complications associated with this life-threatening condition.

What are the primary responsibilities of a sepsis nurse?

A Sepsis Nurse is responsible for monitoring at-risk patients, identifying early signs of sepsis, initiating evidence-based treatment protocols, and coordinating rapid interventions with multidisciplinary teams. Your day often includes interpreting lab values, assessing patient vital signs, administering medications, educating patients and their families about sepsis, and collaborating closely with physicians and other nurses. Part of the role also involves thorough documentation and participation in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. These responsibilities are vital for improving survival rates and ensuring high standards of sepsis care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sepsis nurse position?

To thrive as a Sepsis Nurse, you need expertise in early sepsis recognition, evidence-based interventions, critical care, and an active RN license, often with advanced certifications such as CCRN or specialized sepsis training. Familiarity with sepsis screening protocols, rapid response systems, laboratory monitoring tools, and electronic health records is crucial. Outstanding communication, swift decision-making, and the ability to stay calm under pressure set top performers apart. These capabilities are essential for initiating timely treatments and improving sepsis patient outcomes in high-stakes clinical environments.

What does a sepsis nurse do?

A sepsis nurse specializes in identifying, monitoring, and managing patients with sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. They assess vital signs, administer medications such as antibiotics, and collaborate with healthcare teams to provide timely interventions to improve patient outcomes. Certification in critical care or emergency nursing is often required for this role.
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Sepsis Nurse Navigator

Decatur, IL • On-site

Memorial Health
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$35.92 - $57.47/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

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Overview
The Sepsis Navigator serves as a clinical leader and subject matter expert to improve early identification and management of sepsis patients within the Emergency Department and across the continuum of care. This role drives SEP-1 bundle compliance, facilitates education, supports data abstraction and analysis, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to evidence-based sepsis practices.
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Qualifications
Education:
  • BSN required; Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
  • Licensure/Certification/Registry:
    • Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of Illinois required.
    • National certification in critical care, emergency nursing, or quality improvement strongly preferred
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience in Emergency or Critical Care required.
    • Experience in quality improvement, education, or clinical program development preferred.
  • Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
    • Strong leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
    • Advanced analytical and critical-thinking abilities to evaluate data and clinical performance.
    • Proficiency with electronic health record data retrieval and report interpretation.
    • Ability to develop and deliver educational content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities
  1. Program Leadership and Coordination
    1. Leads Emergency Department initiatives to ensure consistent application of evidence-based guidelines for sepsis care (e.g. Surviving Sepsis Campaign and CMS SEP-1 guidelines).
    2. Partners with Quality, Education, Informatics, Nursing and Physician Leadership to implement sepsis protocols, screening tools, and clinical decision support.
    3. Facilitates sepsis-related projects, audits, and policy updates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
    4. Disseminates written and verbal information to key stakeholders about the sepsis program and outcomes.
  2. Clinical Review and Rounding
    1. Reviews active and retrospective sepsis cases to assess appropriateness of diagnosis, order sets, timeliness of interventions, and documentation accuracy.
    2. Provides real-time feedback to providers, nurses, and ancillary teams to optimize bundle adherence and clinical outcomes.
    3. Supports rapid identification and escalation of deteriorating patients, collaborating closely with the Rapid Response Team and charge nurses.
  3. Education and Staff Development
    1. Conducts ongoing education for nursing, medical, and ancillary staff related to sepsis recognition, documentation, and treatment pathways.
    2. Develops simulation and case-based learning opportunities in partnership with the Clinical Education team.
    3. Serves as a content expert for orientation, competency programs, and annual skills validation related to sepsis care.
  4. Quality Improvement and Data Management
    1. Collaborates with Quality and Informatics to collect, analyze, and trend sepsis data; identifies performance gaps and develops action plans.
    2. Participates in system-level quality initiatives to align ED and inpatient sepsis-related outcomes (e.g. mortality, LOS, readmissions) and bundle compliance.
    3. Assists with SEP-1 abstraction validation and contributes to monthly dashboard reporting.
  5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    1. Serves as a liaison between the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Hospitalist, and Nursing Leadership to facilitate smooth handoffs and "time zero" identification.
    2. Participates in the Sepsis Committee and other quality councils as assigned.
    3. Supports system alignment by sharing best practices and collaborating with the Sepsis Program Manager for Memorial Health.

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