RN Chest Pain Coordinator

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with partial match

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Tucson is seeking a Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN. In this onsite role, you will coordinate the chest pain program and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based cardiac care.

Your responsibilities will include program oversight, quality monitoring, staff education, and regulatory compliance. The position offers a robust benefits package including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience in cardiac or critical care required.
• 1-2 years of program coordination or quality improvement experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the chest pain program operations.
• Monitor quality and engage in performance improvement initiatives.
• Educate diverse audiences on chest pain awareness and prevention.

Skills

Knowledge of chest pain care

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure

BCLS – Basic Life Support

Job description

The Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is an onsite position working Mon – Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career joining a team of Quality professionals and supporting cardiac patients to ensure they receive the best care possible!

Northwest Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our protocol‑driven approach to heart care reduces time to treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack. We work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments to provide patients with the treatment they need, with services including but not limited to Heart Failure Care, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardiac Surgery.

Successful candidates for this role will have a background in an acute hospital setting and cardiac care.

2+ years of clinical experience in cardiac or critical care is required.

What We Offer

Our Full Time and Part Time staff enjoy a robust benefits package including BCBS health insurance with several plan options, discounted healthcare services when using Northwest Healthcare facilities and other CHS in‑network providers, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. Retirement plan (401(k)) with partial match. PTO available to use after 90 days of employment. Sick time (EIB) after 6 months of employment. We also offer extras like accident insurance, pet insurance, legal plans, and more.

Job Summary

The Chest Pain Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the chest pain program, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Chest Pain Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In‑depth knowledge of chest pain care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
• Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to chest pain care programs.
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability, and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.