Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Cardiovascular Program Coordinator is a RN who provides leadership across the continuum to promote excellence in cardiovascular patient care. This person has responsibility and accountability for operational design, program implementation, policy development, and population management of cardiovascular patient (Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), heart failure, and other cardiac or vascular diagnosis). The Cardiovascular Program Coordinator’s role is to promote the provision of effective, high quality patient care to cardiovascular patients across the continuum with a collegial and interdisciplinary focus.

The following responsibilities are included: coordination of fiscal and other resources, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, and fostering of interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within the cardiology department and between other hospital departments. He/she will seek and provide educational programs for staff, physicians and community pertinent to the cardiovascular patient population served. Other responsibilities include coordination with the appropriate EMS and county agencies related to best practice responses and scene transports for patients experiencing cardiac emergencies, and coordination of quality and performance improvement initiatives.

The Cardiovascular Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the ED Chest Pain Center Medical Director, Medical Director-Cardiology, Medical Director-Interventional Lab, the Sr. Director – Critical Care & Cardiopulmonary Services, the clinical, and operational team to ensure that all patient care activities related to patients with cardiac-related conditions are standardized and based on current best practices. The Cardiovascular Program Coordinator ensures continuous departmental and organizational compliance with accreditation standards as established by the ACC and other applicable accrediting and regulatory bodies. The Cardiovascular Program Coordinator is responsible for data collection and analysis activities surrounding the cardiac and vascular programs, and other cardiovascular focused performance improvement activities.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related health care field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or related health care field is required or required to be in progress. One of the degrees must be in nursing.

Licensure:

• Current California RN Licensure.
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience involved in the direct care of the cardiac patient in either the ED, Cath Lab, Cardiology, CCU or Telemetry.
• Working knowledge of population management preferred.
• Previous experience in an accredited chest pain center preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must possess high professional standards.
• Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and is an effective team member.
• Word Processing skills required.
• Statistical/data management skills preferred.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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