Chest Pain Center Coordinator (RN) - Cardio Services (Days)

Responsible for the coordination, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Chest Pain Center program. Ensures compliance with ACC Chest Pain Center accreditation standards; monitors STEMI, NSTEMI, ACS, and chest-pain performance measures; conducts case reviews, data abstraction, coordinates multidisciplinary quality-improvement initiatives; manages required data and reporting; facilitates Chest Pain Center Committee activities; provides staff and provider education; maintains policies and clinical pathways; and collaborates with cardiology, emergency services, cardiac catheterization, EMS, Quality, and other stakeholders to improve cardiovascular patient outcomes.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: See Licensure/Certification Requirements

Experience: Five years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

*GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE

*BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (CPR)

*ACLS INSTRUCTOR - Preferred

*Performs no supervisory duties, but may instruct staff on care of cardiac patients.

Qualifications

*Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach, Coach, and mentor others

*At least 5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patients

*Working knowledge of problem solving and decision-making skills.

*Working knowledge of medical terminology.

*Working knowledge of digital literacy skills.

*Ability to deal tactfully with customers and community.

*Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.

*Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

*Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.

*Good communication and public speaking skills