Sepsis Program Director

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 in 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) years 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 Experience in 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Health System, Inc.