RN Navigator, Cardiac Services

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Opportunities for you!  

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
• Direct impact on quality patient care
• Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service 
• Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
• Time and a half after 8 hrs + 
• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions
• Free parking and electric charging
• Great food options with on-demand ordering

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

Located in downtown Fresno, Community Regional is home to the Central Valley’s only Level I Trauma Center and one of California’s most advanced cardiac programs — caring for a broad range of high-acuity and complex cardiac patients. As an RN Navigator for Cardiac Services, you’ll serve as a consistent point of connection for patients and families, helping them understand their care plan and move confidently through the cardiac continuum while partnering closely with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital. 

 

• Serve as the primary clinical resource and liaison for assigned cardiac patients, ensuring coordinated care from referral through post-procedure follow-up. 

• Partner with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventional teams and inpatient units to streamline care pathways and enhance communication. 

• Monitor patient progress, identify needs and intervene proactively to support safety, continuity and adherence to evidence-based guidelines. 

• Contribute to performance improvement, patient-experience initiatives and multidisciplinary review processes within the cardiac service line. 

 

This is an opportunity to support patients across one of the region’s most advanced cardiac care programs while helping strengthen the impact and cohesion of our cardiac services across the health system. 

 

**Cardiac Video** 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required 

• 3 years of recent nursing experience in Cardiology/Pulmonology and/or Cath Lab/Care Coordination required 

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required 

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required 
• BSN or National Cert - National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree required