RN Chest Pain Coordinator

The Full Time Chest Pain Coordinator RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is an onsite position working Monday through Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your nursing career by joining a team of quality professionals and supporting cardiac patients to ensure they receive the best care possible!

Northwest Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our protocol‑driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack. We work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to provide patients with the treatment they need. Our services include Heart Failure Care, Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cardiac Surgery.

Successful candidates for this role will have a background in an acute hospital setting and cardiac care. 2+ years of clinical experience in cardiac care or critical care is required.

Our full‑time and part‑time staff enjoy a robust benefits package including BCBS health insurance (several plan options), discounted healthcare services at Northwest Healthcare facilities, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments. We also provide a retirement plan (401(k) with partial match), paid time off after 90 days of employment, sick time after 6 months, and additional perks such as accident insurance, pet insurance, legal plans, and more.

The Chest Pain Coordinator is responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the chest pain program, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, implements education and training initiatives, monitors regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The Coordinator serves as a liaison between the healthcare organization and the community, promoting awareness and prevention.

• Coordinates the overall operation and development of the chest pain program, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, unit staff, and other team members to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
• Monitors the quality of chest pain care delivery, utilizing performance improvement methodologies to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Educates staff, patients, families, and community members on chest pain prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery, tailoring educational programs to diverse audiences.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data, ensuring compliance with registry requirements and using data to drive program improvements.
• Implements and monitors competency‑based training programs for clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence‑based care protocols.
• Reviews and updates program policies and procedures to reflect current best practices and align with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provides oversight for regulatory compliance and ensures timely follow‑up on all issues related to program performance and outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 2-4 years of clinical experience in cardiac care or critical care.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in program coordination or quality improvement.

• In‑depth knowledge of chest pain care, treatment protocols, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and registry reporting to support program performance and compliance.
• Ability to design and deliver educational programs to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to chest pain care programs.
• Organizational and project management skills to oversee program operations and meet deadlines.

• Registered Nurse (RN) – State licensure and/or Compact State licensure required.
• Bachelor’s Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287‑bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Women’s Center, and a large physician group, offering a variety of settings in which to work. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect, and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. Employee appreciation celebrations and opportunities for growth contribute to a satisfying environment.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, we are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referral for Protected Veterans is requested.

• Job Identification: 154177
• Job Category:
  Allied Health
• Posting Date: 06/04/2026, 09:48 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Job Shift: Day