Chest Pain Program Lead RN – Cardiac Care Team

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance (up to $20k)

401k retirement plan with companyMatch

PTO after 90 days

Sick time after 6 months

Disability/Accident insurance

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN to lead and develop the chest pain program on an onsite basis, Monday through Friday. The role supports cardiac patients with a protocol-driven approach and requires 2–4 years in cardiac or critical care, plus 1–2 years in program coordination or quality improvement.

The coordinator will liaise with physicians, staff, and EMS, monitor care quality, educate stakeholders, and manage data reporting to drive

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.
• RN - Registered Nurse licensure required (Arizona) or Compact State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the overall operation and development of the chest pain program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as a liaison between 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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

RN

Cardiac care

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN to lead and develop the chest pain program on an onsite basis, Monday through Friday. The role supports cardiac patients with a protocol-driven approach and requires 2–4 years in cardiac or critical care, plus 1–2 years in program coordination or quality improvement.

The coordinator will liaise with physicians, staff, and EMS, monitor care quality, educate stakeholders, and manage data reporting to drive