STEMI Coordinator- Cath Lab

Job Summary:

A cardiology or emergency nurse clinician responsible for coordination, development, and implementation of a regional system for treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients. The STEMI coordinator will collaborate with a medical director from FGH and the statewide STEMI system organization. This position will require a dynamic person with excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and public speaking skills who is passionate about improving STEMI care in Forrest General Hospital's referral area and throughout the state. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on cardiovascular care delivery in the state of Mississippi. The following is a summary of the major job processes. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific duties may change from time to time. Maintain in-depth knowledge of

AHA/ACC STEMI

Guidelines Identify hospitals and EMS agencies within the assigned region that send STEMI patients to Forrest General Hospital Approach EMS agencies, transfer hospitals and other Primary PCI Hospitals in the state to improve STEMI care. Conduct surveys as needed to characterize the state of STEMI care at each referral facility and hospital in our regional area. Help in similar survey as part of Forrest General Hospital's participation in statewide system. Be instrumental in the development of a plan to include: Systematic changes likely to improve the rate and speed of reperfusion Education and supporting materials regarding AMI care Rapid transport plans Code STEMI protocol Order sets Bypass protocols Feedback loop- follow up communication with referral hospitals Coordinate Forrest General Hospitals STEMI Team and participate in state wide STEMI Team and committees Review STEMI related data on an ongoing basis to determine consistency of data collected from various sources, recommend modifications to system as need to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency Participate in to be designated statewide data collection systems and quality assurance programs Develop, coordinate , participate in , and /or facilitate educational activities in regional referral area, PCI referral hospitals, and participate in statewide STEMI system educational activities Maintain liaison with project leaders, including physician leadership, administration, Forrest General Hospital cardiovascular care service line manager as well as other interested parties to establish a communications system to coordinate various aspects of the project Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, roadblocks and appropriate recommendations for success and or conclusions as requested. Assist with direct patient care in the cardiac Cath lab as needed and as time allows. Accept other leadership responsibilities in the cath lab as designated by manager/director Accepts other responsibilities as are delegated by the manager/director to assure optimum patient care.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job. Demonstrate the aptitude to provide education, communication and guidance for referral hospitals Demonstrate the aptitude to organize and participate in community education programs Demonstrate the ability to collect accurate data and compile reports for performance improvement Demonstrate the aptitude to chair and manage STEMI committee Demonstrate the aptitude to review and follow-up on all STEMI cases Demonstrate the ability to resolve issues/communicate professionally with interdisciplinary departments and facilities

Qualifications:

Education/Skills RN from an accredited non-online school required. Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular background preferred.

Work Experience:

At least 3-years' experience in cardiovascular or emergency clinical care as a registered nurse required; Nurse Practitioner with a Cardiovascular background preferred. Certification/Licensure-DUE

UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within 90 Days of Employment Required Moderate Sedation Within 90

Days of Employment Required Mental Demands:

Requires multitasking abilities with persistent interaction with physicians, colleagues, and customers.