Responsible for the coordination, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Chest Pain Center program. Ensures compliance with ACC Chest Pain Center accreditation standards; monitors STEMI, NSTEMI, ACS, and chest-pain performance measures; conducts case reviews, data abstraction, coordinates multidisciplinary quality-improvement initiatives; manages required data and reporting; facilitates Chest Pain Center Committee activities; provides staff and provider education; maintains policies and clinical pathways; and collaborates with cardiology, emergency services, cardiac catheterization, EMS, Quality, and other stakeholders to improve cardiovascular patient outcomes.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education:

See Licensure/Certification Requirements

Experience:

Five years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE OR MULTISTATE NURSING LICENSE
  
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (CPR)
  
• ACLS INSTRUCTOR - Preferred
  Supervision
  
• Performs no supervisory duties, but may instruct staff on care of cardiac patients.
  Qualifications
  
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach, Coach, and mentor others
  
• At least 5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patients
  
• Working knowledge of problem solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  
• Working knowledge of digital literacy skills.
  
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers and community.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
  
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  
• Ability to function in clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics of clinical staff and patients.
  
• Good communication and public speaking skills