Chest Pain Coordinator Clinical Admin Full Time Days

SUMMARY

The Chest Pain Coordinator is a professional nurse who has the authority and responsibility to monitor cardiac patient care through intervention(s), ICU care, stabilization, rehabilitation care and discharge, including cardiac patient process improvement.

The coordinator participates in a leadership role in the hospital and the community. The coordinator ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.

The Coordinator provides staff education for the ED, Physicians and Critical care areas; collaborates with the Director of Clinical Quality Improvement for all PI related to the cardiac patient;

collaborates with the Chest Pain Center Medical Director regarding education for the ED physicians; responsible for development and updates of internal Policies and Procedures.

The Coordinator assists with the day to day operation of the CV departments; this includes assistance with all personnel invasive cardiology procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Current RN, RCVT, RTR and / or RCIS licensure
• BLS, ACLS
• Any other certifications staff nurses in area managed are required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.
• Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• able to work well in a fast paced environment; able to handle multiple priorities at one time
• able to supervise multiple areas

LI-AT1

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Monitors the department operating and capital budgets, supervises daily operations of assigned departments; assists in selection of personnel, takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions;

maintains accurate records of all procedures performed.

Education :

Required : Graduate of accredited school of nursing and / or accredited school of radiology and / or accredited school of cardiovascular technology.

Preferred : Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience :

Required : 2 years in cardiac catheterization and special procedures

Preferred : 1 year management

Certifications :

Required : RNs must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy, ARRT, ACVT or RCIS;

AHA BLS. Additional AHA certifications as required by unit.

Preferred : LMRT

Physical Demands :