RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Leader

Purple Cow Recruiting; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a RN to lead Stroke and Chest Pain Quality initiatives in Rutherfordton, NC. The role oversees accreditation, monitors quality metrics, and partners with physicians, EMS, and telemedicine teams to drive performance improvements.

The coordinator will educate staff, report on performance trends, and support survey readiness with a focus on patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current NC RN license or multi-state compact RN license required.
• 3–5 years RN ED experience required.
• Experience with heart/stroke patient care required.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and public speaking required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tracking and interpretation.
• Self-directed leadership and ongoing stroke/chest pain CEU required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accreditation and certification for stroke and chest pain programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, telemedicine, and teams on quality standards.
• Lead monthly Stroke and Chest Pain Committee meetings.
• Coordinate staff education, performance improvement, and policy development.
• Review daily chart data and report core quality metrics.
• Prepare for Joint Commission and State Health surveys; support tracer activities.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Data tracking & interpretation

Quality improvement

Staff education

Self-directed

Time management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Heartline Staffing is seeking a RN to lead Stroke and Chest Pain Quality initiatives in Rutherfordton, NC. The role oversees accreditation, monitors quality metrics, and partners with physicians, EMS, and telemedicine teams to drive performance improvements.

The coordinator will educate staff, report on performance trends, and support survey readiness with a focus on patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.