RN Chest Pain Coordinator

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

PTO after 90 days

Sick time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN to join our onsite team in Tucson, AZ. The role supports the chest pain program, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and leads education initiatives to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

The Coordinator monitors program data, oversees regulatory compliance, and mentors staff in competency-based training. This role requires strong communication, data analysis, and the ability to drive quality

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in cardiac care or critical care.
• 1-2 years of program coordination or quality improvement experience.
• RN licensure in good standing (state or compact).
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the chest pain program operation and ensure regulatory and accreditation standards are met.
• Serve as liaison among physicians, staff, and team members to optimize patient care and communication.
• Monitor chest pain care quality and drive improvements using performance data.
• Educate staff, patients, families, and community on chest pain prevention, recognition, and treatment.

Skills

Chest pain care

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education program design

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

Tools

Registry reporting software

Job description

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

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. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate the overall operation and development of the chest pain program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitor the quality of chest pain care delivery, using performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Educate staff, patients, families, and community members on chest pain prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
• Implement and monitor competency-based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based care protocols.
• Review and update program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide oversight for regulatory compliance and ensure timely follow-up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in cardiac care, or critical care.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement.

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.

Benefits

• BCBS health insurance with several plan options.
• Discounted healthcare services at Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Up to $20,000 for student loan payments.
• Retirement plan (401k) with partial match.
• PTO available at 90 days of employment.
• Sick time (EIB) at 6 months employment.
• Accident Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Medical Center is an accredited facility and an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in race, gender, disability, Veteran status, and other protected categories. We are a Federal Contractor providing priority referral for Protected Veterans and are a VEVRAA participant.