Chest Pain and Stroke Coordinator
About The Position
We are seeking a Stroke and Chest Pain RN Coordinator, sometimes referred to as a Cardiac & Stroke RN, STEMI RN Coordinator or Cardiac and Stroke Quality RN Coordinator. A Stroke & Chest Pain RN Coordinator leads the hospital's efforts to meet national standards for heart attack and stroke care. Stroke & Chest Pain RN Coordinator review cases, track quality metrics, educate staff, and ensure protocols are followed across the emergency department, cardiology, neurology, radiology, and other units. Shifts Available: Days Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse License
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current BLS upon hire
- Current ACLS upon hire
- Education Requirement: 9 CEUs completed annually for ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome)
- Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred.
- Computer experience in Windows applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the chest pain/STEMI and stroke programs, ensure rapid, coordinated care through well-defined workflows and continuous monitoring of treatment times
- Review patient charts, validate data accuracy, and track quality metrics required for accreditation, regulatory reporting, and ongoing performance improvement
- Serve as the central liaison between ED, cardiology, neurology, radiology, cath lab and other department to streamline communication and guide the team during time-sensitive cardiac and stroke activations
- Lead multidisciplinary performance-improvement efforts by conducting case reviews, identifying barriers, developing action plans, and educating staff on protocol updates and evidence-based practices
- Develop, update, and standardize clinical pathways, policies, and staff competencies to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all departments involved in chest pain and stroke treatment
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
