RN Chest Pain Coordinator Full Time

Community Health Systems • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Chest Pain Coordinator manages, coordinates, and oversees Northwest Medical Center’s chest pain program to support high-quality, evidence-based cardiac care. The role works with multidisciplinary teams, supports staff education and competency training, monitors regulatory and accreditation compliance, and uses program data and quality improvement methods to strengthen care delivery. The coordinator also serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting chest pain awareness and prevention.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, working Monday through Friday. The role requires a background in an acute hospital setting and cardiac or critical care experience.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of clinical experience in cardiac care or critical care.
• 1–2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement.
• Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• In-depth knowledge of chest pain care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting.
• Ability to design and deliver educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to chest pain care programs.
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overall operation and development of the chest pain program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, unit staff, and other team members to support effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitor the quality of chest pain care, identify trends using performance improvement methodologies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Educate staff, patients, families, and community members about chest pain prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data, ensuring registry compliance and using findings to drive improvements.
• Implement and monitor competency-based training programs for clinical staff to support adherence to evidence-based care protocols.
• Review and update program policies and procedures to reflect best practices and organizational and regulatory standards.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure timely follow-up on program performance and outcome issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• BCBS health insurance with several plan options.
• Discounted healthcare services at Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers or other CHS in-network providers.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 100% licensure and certification renewal reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to $20,000 for student loan payments.
• 401(k) retirement plan with partial match.
• PTO available after 90 days of employment.
• Sick time (EIB) available after 6 months of employment.
• Accident insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal plans.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed