Summary:

In a High Reliability Organization, the Chest Pain Program Manager, reporting to the Associate Vice President Quality Management, is responsible for support of the Chest Pain Accreditation program of the hospitals assigned. This individual will demonstrate their expertise in quality management and performance improvement through the development, implementation, coordination and maintenance of Chest Pain Accreditation standards, outcome reporting or internal auditing requirements as specified by certification and accrediting agencies. Analyzes and trends data for opportunities for improvement/process improvement. Develops implements and maintains policies and guidelines for best practice for treatment of cardiac patients across the continuum of care to ensure quality patient care and outcomes. Assumes a leadership role and represents the cardiovascular program on various hospital and community committees and serves as liaison to administration, medical staff and quality committees to enhance and foster excellence in cardiovascular care. Provides education to all medical, nursing and ancillary staff on best practices of ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) and AMI (Acute Myocardial Infarction) patients. Develops and supports education to meet all requirements of Chest Pain Accreditation. This role is expected to apply clinical knowledge and analytical skills to assist the Director of QM and leadership, in that hospital, to implement change with a strong focus on improving quality outcomes and results.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women's services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Communicate effectively to different audiences.
• Proficient in computer skills using EXCEL, PowerPoint, clinical systems, and registry databases.
• Knowledgeable on High-Reliability Principles and PDSA methodology.
• Three years of healthcare experience.
  
• Two years of quality management experience preferred.
• RN License required in state of employment.
  
• CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) preferred.
• Chest Pain Program Certification preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time

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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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