RN Chest Pain Coordinator Full Time

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN to join our onsite team Mon-Fri. The role focuses on coordinating our chest pain program, driving quality care, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure timely, evidence-based treatment for cardiac patients.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of cardiac or critical care experience and 1–2 years in program coordination or quality improvement, with active RN licensure and BCLS certification.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the chest pain program operations and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Liaises between physicians, unit staff and team members for effective communication.
• Monitors chest pain care quality using performance improvement methods.
• Educates staff, patients and community on chest pain prevention and treatment.
• Collects and reports program data to support registry requirements.
• Develops and oversees competency-based training for clinical staff.
• Reviews and updates program policies to reflect current best practices.
• Ensures timely follow-up on program performance issues.

Skills

Chest pain care

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education program design

Communication

Project management

Education

RN - Registered Nurse licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

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 Centers. Our protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack. We strive to work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to provide patients with the treatment they need and have a variety of services to care for patients 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 care, 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 to fit your healthcare needs, discounted healthcare services when using our Northwest Healthcare facilities and providers ( or other CHS in-network ) , flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. Retirement plan (401k) with partial match. PTO is available to use at 90 days of employment. Sick time (EIB) at 6 months employment. We also offer extras like Accident Insurance , Pet insurance, Legal plans, and so much 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 the 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 within 90 days of employment required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. 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.