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Chest Pain and Stroke Coordinator
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Harlingen, TX, 78550
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 10 January 2026
Overview
We are seeking a Stroke and Chest Pain RN Coordinator, sometimes referred to as a Cardiac & Stroke RN, STEMI RN Coordinator or Cardiac and Stroke Quality RN Coordinator. A Stroke & Chest Pain RN Coordinator leads the hospital’s efforts to meet national standards for heart attack and stroke care. Stroke & Chest Pain RN Coordinator review cases, track quality metrics, educate staff, and ensure protocols are followed across the emergency department, cardiology, neurology, radiology, and other units.
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8-hour shifts – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Harlingen Medical Center – Harlingen, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Oversee daily operations of the chest pain/STEMI and stroke programs, ensure rapid, coordinated care through well-defined workflows and continuous monitoring of treatment times
- Review patient charts, validate data accuracy, and track quality metrics required for accreditation, regulatory reporting, and ongoing performance improvement
- Serve as the central liaison between ED, cardiology, neurology, radiology, cath lab and other department to streamline communication and guide the team during time-sensitive cardiac and stroke activations
- Lead multidisciplinary performance-improvement efforts by conducting case reviews, identifying barriers, developing action plans, and educating staff on protocol updates and evidence-based practices
- Develop, update, and standardize clinical pathways, policies, and staff competencies to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all departments involved in chest pain and stroke treatment
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current Registered Nurse License 2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred 3. Current BLS upon hire 4. Current ACLS upon hire 5. Education Requirement: 9 CEUs completed annually for ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) 6. Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience preferred. 7. Computer experience in Windows applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong working knowledge in data management, data analysis and quality improvement processes are preferred.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In Harlingen, TX, healthcare employers highly regard certifications like BLS, ACLS, and completion of acute coronary syndrome CEUs. These credentials validate your expertise in cardiac and stroke care, aligning with local hospital standards and improving your candidacy for coordinator positions in this region.
The demand for stroke and chest pain coordinators in Harlingen is steady, given the area's healthcare growth. While competition exists, specialized skills in multidisciplinary coordination and quality metric tracking often set applicants apart in this local market.
Managing rapid, coordinated responses across departments like cardiology and neurology requires sharp multitasking and communication skills. Coordinators must ensure protocols are strictly followed, data is accurate, and staff remain educated to optimize patient outcomes under time-sensitive conditions.
Professionals in this role can progress into advanced clinical leadership, healthcare quality management, or specialize further in cardiology or neurology program administration. Gaining experience with accreditation standards and multidisciplinary team leadership enhances growth potential.
Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes comprehensive staff education, robust quality improvement processes, and cross-departmental collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in cardiac and stroke care coordination unlike many regional competitors.
The organization offers tuition reimbursement, ongoing training opportunities, and access to diverse medical departments, which empower coordinators to advance clinical competencies and stay current with evolving standards in cardiac and stroke healthcare.
Salaries typically range from $65,000 to $85,000 annually in Harlingen, reflecting experience and certifications. This aligns with regional healthcare market trends for full-time nursing coordinators specializing in cardiac and stroke program management.
This specialized coordinator focuses on time-sensitive cardiac and stroke protocols, requiring expert knowledge of emergency, cardiology, and neurology workflows, unlike general clinical coordinators who oversee broader healthcare operations without that acute care emphasis.
By ensuring rapid activation of care teams, monitoring treatment times, and enforcing evidence-based protocols, these coordinators directly contribute to reduced morbidity and mortality rates among patients experiencing heart attacks or strokes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel for data tracking, and familiarity with electronic health records are essential. These tools support accurate quality metric reporting and streamline communication among interdisciplinary teams.