Cardiovascular Quality Coord. - Mercy Cardiology

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Leader to coordinate cardiovascular structural programs and collaborate with interventional and non-invasive cardiology teams and surgeons. You will monitor volume, quality, and care pathway compliance while supporting protocol development and education for the team.

The role emphasizes patient care standards, policy creation, and cross-disciplinary communication within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current state RN licensure or eligible for licensure in applicable state.
• 3 years providing care to patients within the cardiology department.
• 2 years preferred experience managing quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cardiovascular structural programs with cardiology and cardiac surgery teams.
• Monitor volume, quality, and care pathway compliance; report findings.
• Develop and implement protocols, clinical workflows, and education/research for the team.
• Collaborate with leadership to align policies with standards of care.

Skills

Care coordination

Quality improvement

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Coordinates assigned cardiovascular structural program(s) in its entirety by working closely with interventional cardiologists, non-invasive cardiologists and cardiac surgeons as well as other members of the health care team. In conjunction with medical and hospital leadership is responsible for creating policies and patient care pathways, follows standards of care and communicates with clinical/nursing staff working with the same cohort of patients. Responsible for monitoring volume, quality, care pathway compliance and reporting at appropriate venues. Supports the appropriate growth of programs and services by coordinating and supporting the development of protocols, clinical workflows, and education and research efforts of the team.

Find your calling at Mercy!

Coordinates assigned cardiovascular structural program(s) in its entirety by working closely with interventional cardiologists, non-invasive cardiologists and cardiac surgeons as well as other members of the health care team. In conjunction with medical and hospital leadership is responsible for creating policies and patient care pathways, follows standards of care and communicates with clinical/nursing staff working with the same cohort of patients. Responsible for monitoring volume, quality, care pathway compliance and reporting at appropriate venues. Supports the appropriate growth of programs and services by coordinating and supporting the development of protocols, clinical workflows, and education and research efforts of the team.

Qualifications

Position Details:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Licensure/Certifications: Current state RN licensure or eligible for licensure in applicable state
• Experience: 3 years providing care to patients within the cardiology department
• Preferred Experience: 2 years demonstrated experience managing quality programs recommended
• Other: Ability to think logically and sequentially, understand redesign concept, and identify opportunities for improvement. Ability to coordinate care of the patient across the care continuum. Ability to develop standards, training and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.