Regional STEMI Coordinator - RN / Paramedic - Cardiac Cath Lab - FT

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 10 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary A unit-based staff expert, with knowledge of a specific patient population who is responsible for the coordination of care processes for patients with ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI). Promotes and establishes effective relationships with local and state emergency medical services (EMS) personnel for the delivery of quality care in this patient population. Will help facilitate learning experiences for staff, students, EMS personnel as well as assisting in the orientation of new staff. Proficient and knowledgeable in providing care of complex patients under the direct supervision of a credentialed physician. Will provide direct patient care as needed. This position will care for patients in the adolescent to geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Will assist in the outreach to the local and regional counties to aid in NGHS STEMI program improvement. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Paramedic, Registered Nurse with a current license or registry in the State of Georgia. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Educational Requirements: Associate degree Minimum Experience: Five (5) years clinical experience with three (3) years in Cardiology/Critical Care Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: RCIS, BSN Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree Preferred Experience: Cardiac Cath Lab Experience, Public Speaking and Teaching skills Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good interpersonal skills Good verbal and written communication skills   Knowledge of audiovisual equipment Computer skills to include excel and power point presentations Must be able to provide education in-services within the hospital system and surrounding service area Must be highly competent in two (2) of the three (3) procedure room modalities, i.e., scrub, monitor, or circulate Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Regional STEMI Education and Process Improvement. Provide initial and ongoing education classes to regional EMS system and ED departments upon request. This includes basic and advanced 12 lead EKG review, ACS, STEMI treatment, Medication, Protocols, D2B, and Customized Case studies. Maintain a good working relationship with the EMS services. Research each STEMI case and perform an analysis of tracked times, i.e., Door time, door to EKG time, EKG to CCL arrival time, CCL to balloon time, total D2B time. These data points may vary with current needs. The cases should be reviewed within 7 days of the STEMI arrival date. This should be done in collaboration with the PI chart abstractor. For each case that falls outside a 90-minute D2B time, research is conducted to see if there is a documented reason for the delay according to the definitions set by CMS. The research should show where the greatest delay occurred. The data will be reported to the Cath Lab management team and Medical Director. The performing physician will be notified of the results. The final monthly report is presented at the AMI meeting. STEMI letters: Compose an individual letter to each EMS Service and Emergency department for each STEMI patient sent to NGHS within a given month. Each letter should contain the DOS, diagnosis, culprit vessel, blockage percent, the emergency treatment provided, the outcome of the procedure, and the overall D2B time. Chair the AMI Process Committee. Serve on planning committee for Annual Regional STEMI Summit and be a presenter for the meeting. Provides continuing education for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab staff, as well as Regional EMS and Regional Hospital personnel. Collaborates with management and staff to provide ongoing cardiac care in-services both infield and institutional, which includes basic and advanced 12 lead EKG review, ACS, STEMI treatment, Medication, Protocols, D2B, and Customized Case studies. Identifies key personnel able to assist with Cross-Training and ongoing in-servicing. Maintains knowledge of current research and incorporates research findings into STEMI program.   Serves as a role model by demonstrating high ethical standards and clinical/professional expertise. Acts rapidly and assumes leadership in acute or unusual situations according to hospital departmental procedures. Collaborates with Unit Manager, Director, and physicians concerning patient care and/or unit needs relating to STEMI patients. Identifies and/or participates in the implementation of changes with a supportive attitude. Functions as a clinical resource in cardiac catheterization, AMI, PCI, STEMI procedures and other unit procedures as requested. Participates in personal, professional growth and development activities and continuing education programs. Participates in activities of professional organizations. Supports quality assurance activities as demonstrated by compliance with established PI standards/program and assistance with monitoring / conducting chart reviews. Identifying / Reconciling AMI / PCI / STEMI care issues. Actively works in the procedure room on a regular basis to maintain skill level. Participates in the call rotation. Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Department and continuity of the employees' orientation progress.  Meets as needed with Critical Care Educators regarding care of STEMI patients. Serves on at least one appropriate hospital or departmental committee and/or council. This would be in addition to the M&M meetings and AMI process team. Performs other duties as assigned by manager. Mortality and Morbidity Committee. When requested, coordinates quarter