Chest Pain Coordinator

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for the overall coordination of the Chest Pain Center to improve outcomes for the ACS patient population with the use of evidence-based practice, education, and efficient utilization. Responsible for the overall supervision of service to achieve the Mission to use evidence-based guidelines and a systems focus to achieve rapid identification, care, and treatment of patients with signs and symptoms and/or diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Community and provider education targeting the prevention of cardiovascular disease is also an important function of the Chest Pain Center Coordinator role. Provide performance improvement,, achieve fiscal productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives established by hospital management. Responsible for staff performance and the accomplishment of departmental responsibilities in accordance with corporate, hospital, departmental and safety policies and procedures, to meet both company and regulatory requirements. Responsible for oversight of Cardiovascular related Accreditation/Certification, to include, but not limited to Chest Pain Accreditation through the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, as well as the coordination of related process improvement using evidence-based practices. Assists the hospital and medical-staff in meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards, complying with corporate policies and procedures, managing supplies and equipment in the department, promoting teamwork with physicians and all health-care providers, promoting internal and external customer satisfaction, and ensuring appropriate resource management. 

• Maintains continuing education and professional membership requirements designated by the Society for Chest Pain Centers 
• Provides and/or oversees orientation, clinical instruction, training, and information related to the Chest Pain Center to various groups such as nursing staff, technical staff and the community 
• Coordinates Chest Pain Center Committee meetings, including agendas, reports, and minutes. 
• Oversees the tracking process for data related to throughput of the cardiac patients and provides data to the Chest Pain Center Committee to initiate changes as appropriate and to improve outcomes. 
• Works closely with the quality coordinator to assure metrics are in place to show continuous improvement in the care of the ACS patient and for CMS data reporting, as well as other registry data 
• Works in collaboration with the Medical Director in development of policies, procedures, and protocols related to the Chest Pain Center 
• Works with the Medical Director to implement and maintain compliance with Society for Chest Pain Center accreditation standards 
• Works closely with Emergency Medical Services to assure optimal continuity of care, from pre-hospital to hospital 
• Coordinates and participates in community education addressing cardiovascular wellness, prevention, and disease management 
• Represents the Chest Pain Center at internal medical staff committees and external professional meetings 
• Directs the service in a manner commensurate with the service mission and the mission and values of the organization. 
• Develops goals for the service on an annual basis that support the service mission and the strategic goals of the organization. 
• Provide leadership and direction for productivity within the service consistent with organizational goals and objectives. 
• Assumes authority, accountability and responsibility for the formal and informal direction of others within the service. 
• Demonstrates the ability to create, initiate, and integrate new concepts and practices to improve patient care and physician and employee satisfaction. 
• Demonstrates skill in handling pressures, stress and crisis situations. 
• Demonstrates receptiveness to change/new ideas. 
• Uses measurement and analysis with objectivity and foresight to make decisions. 
• Demonstrates support for hospital philosophy, goals and objectives. 
• Uses systematic problem-solving process to make sound decisions in a timely manner. 
• Assists in identifying budget needs and substantiating data. 
• Integrates the service into the organization’s primary functions. 
• Establishes a pattern of communication with other departments that allows for discussion on collaborative patient care related clinical issues as they relate to Performance Improvement. 
• Develops staff knowledge by sharing expertise on the collaborative care system and provides other resources as needed as they relate to performance and clinical outcomes improvement. 
• Develops all department/service policies and procedures in collaboration with associated department /services and obtains approval by the organization’s administration and medical staff, as appropriate. 
• Plans and supervises an individualized orientation for new employees. 
• Determines need and provides for in-service and continuing education of staff. 
• Conducts an evaluation of the in-service programs including program objectives, effectiveness and meeting the needs of the staff. 
• Maintains a customer focused attitude through a spirit of cooperation, pleasant and respectful demeanor, and helpfulness towards patients, visitors, physicians, peers and employees. 
• Establishes and maintains effective communication skills. 
• Fosters positive relationships among team members. 
• Establishes and maintains an effective relationship within nursing and ancillary departments in an effort to achieve common goals and objectives. 
• Accountable for maintaining and improving their own job knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional involvement. 
• Performs such other duties as reasonably requested by or otherwise necessary to properly assist the operations of the Chest Pain Center. 
• Performs other related functions as assigned. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

Benefits

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care!  We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chest Pain Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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