Coordinator, Chest Pain - Chest Pain and PCI Center

University Health; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a Coordinator for the Chest Pain - Chest Pain and PCI Center to oversee ACC/NCDR Cardiac programs and ensure high-quality patient care from admission to disposition.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and collaboration with clinical teams and community partners to advance cardiac services within the PCI Center.

Qualifications

• BSN required or willing to enroll within 12 months of hire.
• MSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years' clinical or hospital nursing with two years in Cardiac Cath Care, Cardiovascular Inpatient Care, or Emergency Care; leadership and teaching skills preferred.
• Experience in Cardiac care, data collection & analysis desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer ACC/NCDR Cardiac programs across the patient continuum from admission to disposition.
• Collaborate with patients, families, hospital staff and community groups to optimize cardiac care and promote program designations.
• Lead PI initiatives and staff education; facilitate development of the cardiac program with hospitals and professional organizations.

Skills

Cardiac care

Data collection & analysis

Leadership

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coordinator, Chest Pain - Chest Pain and PCI Center

REH CATH LAB

Full Time

Day Shift

40

Salary Range: $39.00 - $57.00

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the overall organization and administering of the ACC/NCDR Cardiac programs, ensuring all aspects of care is delivered to the cardiac patient from admission throughout the continuum of care, to patient disposition. Works collaboratively with patients, families, hospital staff, healthcare providers and community groups to optimize patient care and promote all Cardiac center designations. Utilizes principles of program management, advanced clinical care and leadership to execute PI initiatives and education of staff, patient and community. Collaborates with hospitals and professional organizations to facilitate the development of the cardiac program; assessing community needs; participating in meetings as appropriate; providing expertise in the area of cardiac specialization.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing is required, BSN required or willing to enroll in a program within 12 months of hire. MSN preferred. Must have at least three years clinical or hospital nursing with two years’ experience in Cardiac Cath Care, Cardiovascular Inpatient Care and/or Emergency Care setting; evidence of advanced clinical knowledge, leadership abilities, and teaching skills preferred. Previous experience in Cardiac care, data collection and analysis is desired. Work experience with the operation of personal computers and Microsoft Office software is expected.

LICENSURE

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nursing in the State of Texas. Current training in Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. NIHSS certification required within 90 days of hire.