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Penn State Health · 15 hours ago

Program Manager Sepsis - Quality Systems Improvement

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Penn State Health is a leading healthcare provider in Central Pennsylvania, and they are seeking a Program Manager for Sepsis to oversee quality improvement activities related to sepsis care. The role involves directing clinical initiatives, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring that patients receive timely and effective treatment interventions.

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Responsibilities

Oversee, prioritize, and direct the planning and execution of clinical quality improvement activities for the sepsis population hospital-wide

Lead performance improvement initiatives through application of clinical expertise and knowledge of both clinical and administrative settings

Facilitate the bedside clinical care of sepsis to assure that all patients receive comprehensive and timely treatment interventions that are consistent with best practice recommendations

Participate in program development as it relates to sepsis care

Function as an educator and collect and analyze data surrounding sepsis patients to assist with documentation, coding, clinical care, and outcomes related to key leading indicators

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and/or identify evidence based practices and to establish standards in support of clinical quality outcome program goals

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseAcute Care ExperienceQuality Initiatives LeadershipClinical Practice RecommendationsLean Six Sigma CertificationRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementMaster's Degree in NursingPerformance ImprovementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

5 years of acute care clinical experience required

Previous experience with developing clinical practice recommendations supported by current literature required

Previous experience leading quality initiatives, culture transformation, and performance improvement efforts required

Preferred

Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Lean Six Sigma, project management, root cause analysis certification or equivalent training preferred

Benefits

Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)

Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave

Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection

Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program

Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling