Cardiovascular Quality Coord. - Mercy Cardiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy seeks a nurse leader to coordinate its cardiovascular structural program(s) in collaboration with interventional cardiology, non-invasive cardiology, and cardiac surgery teams. You will create patient care pathways, oversee quality, and report outcomes to hospital leadership.

You will guide protocols, education, and research efforts to advance patient care and drive program growth, requiring RN licensure and several years in cardiology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policies and patient care pathways for cardiovascular programs.
• Monitor volume, quality, care pathway compliance and reporting.
• Support growth of programs by developing protocols, clinical workflows, education and research efforts.

Skills

Logical thinking

Care coordination

Training development

Communication skills

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.

Position Details:

Qualifications:

• 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.