RN Chest Pain Coordinator Full Time

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Chest Pain Coordinator manages, coordinates, and oversees Northwest Medical Center’s chest pain program, supporting high-quality, evidence-based care and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The coordinator works with multidisciplinary teams, monitors care quality and program outcomes, leads improvement efforts, and oversees program data collection, analysis, and reporting. The role also develops staff training and educational initiatives for patients, families, staff, and community members, and serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community to promote 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 care, including clinical experience in cardiac or critical care and prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement.

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 (RN) 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 with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting.
Ability to design and deliver educational programs to varied 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 and ensure 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, use performance improvement methods to identify trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Educate staff, patients, families, and community members on chest pain prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring programs to different audiences.
Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of program data, ensure compliance with registry requirements, and use data to guide program 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 current best practices and organizational and regulatory standards.
Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure timely follow-up on issues related to program performance and outcomes.
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.
Retirement plan with a partial 401(k) match.
PTO available after 90 days of employment.
Sick time (EIB) after six months of employment.
Accident insurance.
Pet insurance.
Legal plans.