Mission Lifeline Director - Nurse, EMT, Sacramento,CA

American Heart Association Director, Mission Lifeline (Northern California) What's Your Motivation?For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For others it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives or to take on growing levels of responsibility and leadership.However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association. Because we're as passionate about our employees as we are ourmission. And we're as forward thinking in our professional development as with our world-class programs and community outreach.The Director, Mission: Lifeline will be primarily responsible for the coordination of the development and implementation of regional systems for treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients. Responsibilities include the development of key partner relationships and customer relationships, to include key customers from: PCI and Non-PCI hospitals Quality improvement organizations State health departments EMS agencies Payer groups and organizations State Hospital Association Quality Staff Major Responsibilities: Develop key EMS leadership relationships and coordinate integration of EMS into systems of STEMI care. Promote partnership between system stakeholders sharing STEMI population of a community- EMS, non-PCI center & PCI center staff including emergency medicine and nursing, cardiac catheterization lab staff and cardiology, administration and quality improvement staff. Identify, cultivate and maintain key market stakeholder relationships impacting program goals such as: local business coalitions, hospital systems or health plans. Serve as Mission: Lifeline contact for EMS agencies and hospital relationships impacting program goals as assigned by Senior Director, State Health Alliances. Work with QI staff and other agencies to encourage ongoing collection and evaluation of reperfusion outcome data Interact with appropriate affiliate staff and volunteers to leverage opportunities and provide seamless customer relationship management. Facilitate all regional elements of the Mission: Lifeline program, under the supervision of the Vice-President, Mission: Lifeline. Encourage and influence non-PCI hospitals, PCI hospitals and EMS agency program participation Evaluate the current state of AMI care, systematic changes likely to improve the likelihood and speed of therapy, education and supporting materials regarding the ACC/AHA guidelines Review and evaluate data monitoring and handling to determine consistency of data collected from various sources; recommend changes and modifications to systems as required to ensure timeliness, accuracy and efficiency. Coordinate, participate in, and/or facilitate education surrounding Mission: Lifeline. Maintain liaison with stakeholder participants. Respond to inquiries about the program according to established policies and procedures. Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, roadblocks, and appropriate recommendations for project success and/or conclusions as requested. Travel to project stakeholder sites to conduct invited site visits and provide educational assistance. The Director of Mission: Lifeline requires experience executing local and regional strategies based on identified strategies, managing multiple priorities, and managing relationships with key stakeholders and program implementers. Qualifications include: Two years hospital or EMS experience preferably in clinical or quality improvement Project management experience Knowledge of cardiac and/or stroke care is helpful. Experience in building and managing relationships with external alliances Bachelor's degree required (BSN, BS, BA); Strongly prefer candidates with a master's degree, either in Nursing, Science, Health Care Administration, or Public Health (MSN, MS, MPH). Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily in the defined territory.BenefitsAttracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and a Start! Fit-Friendly work environment.To Learn More:To learn more about this opportunity and apply, please visit our website.The American Heart Association is committed to ensuring that our workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. We know that such diversity will enrich us with the talent, energy, perspective and inspiration we need to achieve our mission: building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.