Mountain View Regional
Chest Pain Coord
Las Cruces
,
NM
Full Time
$20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible positions.
Why us?
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Job Summary
The Chest Pain Coordinator oversees the standards and practices within the Chest Pain Center to create a safe and efficient environment for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients. This role leads the coordination among team members involved in the Chest Pain Center, focusing on improving cardiac care quality through planning, development, and implementation of program goals. The Chest Pain Coordinator monitors the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serves as a key resource for staff.
Essential Functions
We are a 168-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility serving Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Since our opening in 2002, our hospital has continually grown to serve the needs of our community and surrounding areas. A legacy of rich history, culture and natural beauty; Las Cruces remains one of the Southwest's best kept secrets. With a thriving arts scene, a focus on downtown, adjacent national monuments and plenty of Southwest charm, there's always something for you and your family to do or see in Las Cruces. Often recognized nationally as a top place to live and retire, Las Cruces offers a welcoming community. MountainView Regional Medical Center is Las Cruces Strong! Start your new job search here and see why we are ....Proud to be MountainView!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.
#INDNUR
Why us?
We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Job Summary
The Chest Pain Coordinator oversees the standards and practices within the Chest Pain Center to create a safe and efficient environment for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients. This role leads the coordination among team members involved in the Chest Pain Center, focusing on improving cardiac care quality through planning, development, and implementation of program goals. The Chest Pain Coordinator monitors the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serves as a key resource for staff.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a clinical resource for staff treating patients with chest pain and anginal symptoms.
- Actively responds to code STEMI calls during work hours to provide immediate support.
- Develops, implements, reviews, and revises chest pain standards, policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure best practices.
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes data for quality improvement in cardiac care, formulating data-driven results and action plans.
- Maintains records of all STEMI cases and cardiac-related patient data for accurate reporting.
- Coordinates data analysis and reporting to Emergency Department and Pre-hospital services, ensuring timely communication.
- Provides responsive support to patient and family needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in cardiac or emergency care, with experience in program coordination required
- Strong knowledge of cardiovascular care, chest pain management, and cardiac emergency protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and emergency medical services.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to oversee program development and accreditation processes.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required or
- CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist required or
- RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of employment required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
We are a 168-bed Joint Commission accredited acute care facility serving Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Since our opening in 2002, our hospital has continually grown to serve the needs of our community and surrounding areas. A legacy of rich history, culture and natural beauty; Las Cruces remains one of the Southwest's best kept secrets. With a thriving arts scene, a focus on downtown, adjacent national monuments and plenty of Southwest charm, there's always something for you and your family to do or see in Las Cruces. Often recognized nationally as a top place to live and retire, Las Cruces offers a welcoming community. MountainView Regional Medical Center is Las Cruces Strong! Start your new job search here and see why we are ....Proud to be MountainView!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.
#INDNUR