Registered Nurse (RN) - Chest Pain/Stroke Program Coordinator - Full-time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

PTO

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Registered Nurse Program Coordinator for Chest Pain/Stroke at the MAGNET-designated hospital in Fort Worth, TX. This role is full-time, day shift, with leadership responsibilities across a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, is RN at hire, and preferably holds SCRN or stroke certification with 3+ years in Med/Surg/ED/CC. Strong data analysis, policy development, and education coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN - Registered Nurse must be obtained upon hire.
• SCRN stroke certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Med/Surg, Emergency or Critical Care required.
• 3 years Emergency or Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and distribute reports to team members and administrators.
• Manage data collection.
• Establish and maintain a multi-disciplinary CQI program including morbidity/mortality review.
• Assist in establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives for stroke/chest pain services.
• Establish and maintain appropriate special programs designation.
• Ensure standards for chest pain and stroke care per applicable agencies.
• Collaborate with chart abstraction for accurate reporting.
• Coordinate educational opportunities for staff, physicians, patients, and external providers.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

RN license

SCRN or stroke certification

3 years med/surg, ED or critical care

3 years ER or CC experience

Tools

Electronic health records

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Program Coordinator Chest Pain/Stroke – Full-time, Days – MAGNET Hospital, Level III Trauma Center

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Southwest, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Days

Hospital Highlights

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is a 261-bed full-service facility serving Tarrant County residents since 1987. The hospital offers comprehensive services including surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports medicine, adult critical care, a Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Texas Health Southwest has more than 1,350 employees and over 600 physicians on its medical staff. The hospital is Magnet-designated, holds a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating, was named a Premier Top 100 Hospital, and has received AHA Mission Lifeline recognition for excellence in STEMI and NSTEMI care.

We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
• Master's Degree Nursing Preferred
• RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
• SCRN - Stroke Certified Registered Nurse or other nursing professional certification Upon Hire Preferred
• 3 Years Med/Surg, Emergency or Critical Care Required
• 3 Years Emergency or Critical Care Preferred

The successful Chest Pain Center/Stroke Program Coordinator will have the following skills:

• Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills in English
• Advanced knowledge of current professional and health care issues and nursing practice
• Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of electronic heath records, MS Office, Outlook and the Internet.

What You Will Do

• Analyzes data, distributes reports to appropriate team members and administrators
• Manage data collection
• Establishes and maintains a multi-disciplinary CQI program to include morbidity/mortality review
• Assists in establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives of stroke/chest pain services
• Establishes and Maintains Appropriate Special Programs Designation
• Fulfills the standards for chest pain and stroke care as required by the appropriate surveying agencies, (i.e., Texas DSHS and Joint Commission)
• Collaborates with chart abstraction team to ensure accuracy and timely reporting
• Coordinates and facilitates provision of educational opportunities for staff, physicians, patients, external providers of care, and the community
• Identifies relevant areas, initiates projects and participates on performance improvement teams
• Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community
• Maintains current and active participation in professional organizations
• Works effectively and productively with all members of the patient care team as well as family members/significant others and pre-hospitalization stakeholders
• Collaborates with medical and administrative leaders to ensure positive relationships with local EMS agencies
• Oversees and facilitates care and follow-up of patients

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you’ll love to call home.

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards

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