**LOCATION/FACILITY:** Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas **SPECIALITY/DEPARTMENT PRACTICE:** Chest Pain Center **SHIFT/SCHEDULE:** Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. **About Us** Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: + We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. + We never settle by constantly striving for better. + We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. + We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. **Benefits** Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: + Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits + Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% + Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more + Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level **Job Summary** The Chest Pain Center Coordinator RN leads the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical Unit, and Intensive Care Unit. This role promotes excellence in cardiac patient care. This position assists in planning, developing, and implementing program goals and operations. It coordinates and oversees the ongoing CQI process to improve cardiac patient care. **Essential Functions of the Role** + Oversees quality improvement initiatives. Assists and recommends protocols for best practice treatment of cardiac patients. Oversees data tracking for cardiac patient throughput. Provides data to the Chest Pain Committee to improve outcomes. Works with the Chest Pain Medical Director to ensure continuity and quality outcomes for cardiac patients. + Directs and coordinates all NCDR Registry functions. This includes data collection, submission, daily quality report issues, outcomes reports review, investigation, and contract management. Assures compliance with the Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines. + Maintains standards for the Chest Pain Center. Chairs or coordinates the Chest Pain Committee. Assists in developing strategic plans for Cardiology Services growth. + Acts as a resource internally and in the community about educating others on ACS patients. Represents the hospital at local, regional, and national levels related to best practices for ACS patients. Speaks at educational conferences and gets involved with the Society of Chest Pain Centers and Providers. Works closely with Emergency Medical Services to ensure optimal continuity of care, from pre-hospital to hospital. Participates in education, research, and performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain departmental staff's qualifications and performance standards. + Serves as preceptor for new staff, ancillary staff, and students. Unites with Director, Nurse Manager, Nursing Educator, and staff. Identifies and provides opportunities for staff to develop needed skills. Conducts cardiac research studies to facilitate care. Educates nursing and ancillary staff on best practices for ACS and AMI patients. + Develops education for new employees on the facility's mission and vision. This education relates to chest pain patients and chest pain accreditation. + Oversees provision of patient care. Conducts routine rounds on select patient groups. Unites with other departments using an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Monitors care quality using various methods to find improvement areas. Conducts follow-up calls with discharged cardiac patients. + Serves as a resource for hospital and community education about the chest pain program. Develops effective presentation tools to help identify and interpret cardiac-related data. Works with Marketing to create community outreach and educational programs. **Key Success Factors** + Have at least 3 years of experience in direct care of ACS patients in the ED, Cath Lab, CCU, or Telemetry Units. + Data-based, problem-solving and critical thinking skills set. Must be able to use critical thinking. + Must use reason to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. + Ability to work with various disciplines in the healthcare environment, as well as external partners. + Requires exceptional communication skills, to include public speaking and presentation skills to educate staff and community. + Able to work autonomously and autonomously, and organize/prioritize work assignments. + Exceptional computer skills. + Time Management skills are very important. **Belonging Statement** We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. **QUALIFICATIONS** + EDUCATION - Bachelor's + MAJOR - Nursing + EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience **CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION** + ACLS (ACLS) + Basic Life Support (BLS) + Registered Nurse (RN) As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.