RN, Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Career Growth

Wellbeing

Professional Development

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking an RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator to lead clinical excellence and improve outcomes for stroke and cardiac patients. In this role you will oversee accreditation, coordinate with physicians and nursing leadership, chair monthly committees, and drive performance improvement across programs while ensuring timely, evidence‑based care.

Join a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN with 3–5 years in stroke and/or chest pain care.
• Experience leading quality improvement and accreditation readiness.
• Knowledge of regulatory surveys (JCAHO/State Health Dept) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Stroke & Chest Pain Program Leader, overseeing accreditation and certification.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, and teams to ensure standards.
• Chair monthly Stroke & Chest Pain Committee meetings to drive accountability.
• Lead program development, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct daily concurrent chart reviews and communicate findings to teams.
• Analyze data, trend performance, and report to approved databases.
• Prepare for Joint Commission and State Health Department surveys.
• Develop, revise, and implement policies and practice guidelines.
• Support high-quality nursing documentation within the EHR and education across venues.
• Serve as clinical point of contact for telemedicine stroke and chest pain services.
• Collaborate with medical community and partners to promote best practices.
• Lead and support PDSA and other quality improvement methods.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator, you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator is a key leader in advancing clinical excellence and improving outcomes for patients experiencing stroke and cardiac events. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about quality improvement, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Working closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and clinical teams, you'll monitor quality metrics, support certification standards, identify opportunities for improvement, and help ensure patients receive timely, evidence-based care. This position is designed for a nurse leader who will provide oversight, direction, and vision for these programs while serving as a visible, confident spokesperson during meetings, surveys, and community forums.

Our culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and focused on continuous improvement. Join us on this meaningful journey where your expertise, teamwork, and commitment to excellence will directly impact patient outcomes and community health. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference beyond the bedside, this role may be exactly what you're looking for.

How You'll Contribute

An RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator who excels in this role:

• Serves as the Stroke and Chest Pain Program Leader and Coordinator, with oversight of all accreditation and certification requirements.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, telemedicine partners, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards.
• Leads, chairs, and facilitates monthly Stroke and Chest Pain Committee meetings, driving accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates and advances stroke and chest pain programs, including program development, staff education, performance improvement initiatives, and implementation of best practices.
• Conducts daily concurrent chart reviews, communicating findings with nursing units and providers to ensure all quality measures and core metrics are met.
• Reviews, analyzes, trends, and reports performance data monthly, ensuring accurate and timely entry into approved databases and reporting tools.
• Leads preparation for and participation in Joint Commission and State Health Department surveys, including mock surveys, tracer activities, action plans, and ongoing readiness.
• Assists with the development, revision, and implementation of policies, protocols, clinical practice guidelines, and standardized order sets.
• Supports high-quality nursing documentation and quality initiatives within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Develops and delivers education across multiple venues, including staff education, provider meetings, committees, and community outreach.
• Serves as the clinical point of contact for telemedicine stroke and chest pain services.
• Acts as a liaison to the medical community, EMS, and external partners to promote program awareness and best practices.
• Leads and supports performance improvement initiatives using PDSA and other quality improvement methodologies.
• Provides patient and family education related to stroke and chest pain care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Education & Licensure

• Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi‑state (compact) license).

Experience & Certifications

• 3-5 years of experience in stroke and/or chest pain patient care.
• Knowledge of and