RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Leader

Lifepoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Rutherford Regional Health System in North Carolina is seeking an RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator to lead accreditation activities and drive quality improvements for stroke and chest pain care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, and clinical teams to ensure timely, evidence-based care and ongoing readiness for surveys and certifications, while advancing program development and staff education.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or compact)
• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in neuroscience, cardiology, stroke, and/or chest pain

Responsibilities

• Lead Stroke & Chest Pain Program with oversight of accreditation and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, telemedicine, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory, accreditation and quality standards.
• Chair monthly Stroke & Chest Pain Committee meetings and drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate program development, staff education, performance improvement initiatives, and adoption of best practices.
• Conduct daily chart reviews and communicate findings to ensure quality measures and core metrics are met.
• Prepare and participate in Joint Commission and State Health Department surveys and readiness activities.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN licensure in NC or compact

Job description

Lifepoint Health's Rutherford Regional Health System in North Carolina is seeking an RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator to lead accreditation activities and drive quality improvements for stroke and chest pain care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, EMS, and clinical teams to ensure timely, evidence-based care and ongoing readiness for surveys and certifications, while advancing program development and staff education.