RN, Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator

Your Experience Matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator you will play a vital role in our mission of Making Communities Healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator is a key leader in advancing clinical excellence and improving outcomes for patients experiencing stroke and cardiac events. This role is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about quality improvement regulatory compliance accreditation readiness and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Working closely with physicians nursing leaders and clinical teams youll monitor quality metrics support certification standards identify opportunities for improvement and help ensure patients receive timely evidence-based care. This position is designed for a nurse leader who will provide oversight direction and vision for these programs while serving as a visible confident spokesperson during meetings surveys and community forums.

Our culture is collaborative mission-driven and focused on continuous improvement. Join us on this meaningful journey where your expertise teamwork and commitment to excellence will directly impact patient outcomes and community health. If youre looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference beyond the bedside this role may be exactly what youre looking for.

How Youll Contribute

An RN Stroke & Chest Pain Quality Coordinator who excels in this role:

Serves as the Stroke and Chest Pain Program Leader and Coordinator with oversight of all accreditation and certification requirements.

Collaborates with physicians nursing leadership EMS telemedicine partners and interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and quality standards.

Leads chairs and facilitates monthly Stroke and Chest Pain Committee meetings driving accountability engagement and continuous improvement.

Coordinates and advances stroke and chest pain programs including program development staff education performance improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices.

Conducts daily concurrent chart reviews communicating findings with nursing units and providers to ensure all quality measures and core metrics are met.

Reviews analyzes trends and reports performance data monthly ensuring accurate and timely entry into approved databases and reporting tools.

Leads preparation for and participation in Joint Commission and State Health Department surveys including mock surveys tracer activities action plans and ongoing readiness.

Assists with the development revision and implementation of policies protocols clinical practice guidelines and standardized order sets.

Supports high-quality nursing documentation and quality initiatives within the electronic health record (EHR).

Develops and delivers education across multiple venues including staff education provider meetings committees and community outreach.

Serves as the clinical point of contact for telemedicine stroke and chest pain services.

Acts as a liaison to the medical community EMS and external partners to promote program awareness and best practices.

Leads and supports performance improvement initiatives using PDSA and other quality improvement methodologies.

Provides patient and family education related to stroke and chest pain care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period plus tailored options for parttime and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance disability coverage paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance loan assistance and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mental physical and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships virtual care mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What Were Looking For

Education & Licensure

• Associates degree in nursing required; Bachelors degree preferred
• Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

Experience & Certifications

35 years of experience in stroke and/or chest pain patient care.

Knowledge of and involvement with accreditation and certification survey processes including Joint Commission survey experience.

Experience in the care and treatment of heart and/or stroke patients.

Ongoing continuing education related to stroke and chest pain care required.

Leadership Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead chair and facilitate meetings including comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups.

Outgoing sociable and approachable leadership style with the ability to build strong relationships.

Self-directed proactive and visionarya true go-getter who can independently drive initiatives forward.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent critical thinking analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs data tracking and interpretation and development of presentations.

Ability to analyze quality data and translate findings into actionable performance improvement strategies.

Proven ability to educate mentor and positively influence staff and providers.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all regulatory and organizational policies.

Schedule:

• Typically scheduled Monday through Friday with 8-10 hour workdays.
• Occasional evening or weekend participation may be required for survey preparation community activities and special events.

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More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare we are strengthening quality expanding access to physician expertise and specialists and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here youll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.