Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Sepsis Navigator.

Shift: Days

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Education

RN-Associate’s Degree, or

RN-Bachelor’s Degree, or

RN-Diploma, or

RN-Master’s Degree

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State - Virginia

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Key Responsibilities

Sepsis Navigator – Data Analytics

Focuses on data abstraction, trend analysis, chart reviews, case follow-up and reportingIdentifies performance gaps and supports continuous improvement initiativesWorks collaboratively with IT, quality, Clinical Sepsis Navigator, and the clinical teams to track compliance with SEP-1 measures and hospital metrics.

Sepsis Navigator – Clinical

Provides direct support to bedside teams for early sepsis recognition and bundle implementationConducts real-time chart reviews and case follow-upEngages with frontline staff to reinforce best practices, offer education, and ensures timely interventions

Overview

To enhance sepsis outcomes and sustain compliance with evidence-based protocols, this proposal recommends the creation of two part-time Sepsis Navigator positions – one focused on data analytics and one dedicated to clinical engagement.

Background

Sepsis continues to be a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and hospital readmissions.  Early identification, timely intervention, and consistent process monitoring are critical to improving patient outcomes and meeting bundle compliance.  Current resources are limited in their ability to simultaneously manage real-time clinical oversight and data-driven performance improvement. 

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.  Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Keywords: Sepsis, Navigator, Emergency Department RN, Critical Care,