Job Description
Job Summary
The Chest Pain Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the chest pain program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Chest Pain Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.
Work schedule is 8am -5pm Monday through Friday.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the overall operation and development of the chest pain program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Serves as a liaison between the physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Monitors the quality of chest pain care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on chest pain prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
- Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
- Implements and monitors competency-based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based care protocols.
- Reviews and updates program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow-up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of clinical experience in cardiac care, or critical care required
- 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement required
- Cardiac experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of chest pain care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
- Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of 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.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of employment required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred