Registered Nurse Navigator

Cardiac Study Center, Inc.; Spokane (WA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Excellent benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cardiac Study Center in Washington state seeks a Registered Nurse Navigator to bridge patients with cardiology care. This remote-first, full-time role supports referrals, access, outcomes, and education while leading coordination across care teams.

The role requires WA RN license, BSN, 3+ years in cardiology, and residency in WA. Expect Monday–Friday hours, no nights or weekends, and opportunities for tuition assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current WA State RN license (Multistate license required within 6 months of hire).
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 3+ years of recent clinical experience in cardiology or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Care Navigation & Patient Advocacy: coordinate referrals, access, and follow-ups; liaison between patients, providers, and care team; provide psychosocial support.
• Program Monitoring & Quality Improvement: collect and analyze outcomes data; identify best practices; support training and workflow improvements.
• Education & Community Engagement: educate patients and families; support staff training and create educational materials.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership: act as clinical expert; drive cross-team coordination and multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Clinical workflows

Communication skills

Independent work

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Navigator

Remote (WA Only) | Full-Time | $75,545.60 - $113,630.40 Annually

About Us

At Cardiac Study Center, we believe in compassionate, innovative care that improves heart health and transforms lives. With over 50 years of experience serving the Pacific Northwest, we continue to expand our dedicated team of professionals committed to exceptional patient care. Join us in building the future of cardiology—one heartbeat at a time.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Remote-first role (approx. 90%) with occasional site visits
• Monday–Friday schedule – no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Tuition Assistance to support your continued education
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation
• Access to mental health resources and wellness initiatives
• Mission-driven organization with a tight-knit, collaborative team
• Opportunity to lead meaningful clinical and operational improvements

About the Role

The Nurse Navigator plays a critical role in bridging the gap between patients and the complex healthcare system. Acting as a registered nurse, case manager, and patient advocate, this role supports patients across the continuum of cardiology care—from referrals and specialty access to outcomes monitoring and education.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about guiding patients through their care journey, enhancing program performance, and delivering top-tier care through leadership, clinical insight, and coordination.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Care Navigation & Patient Advocacy

• Coordinate referrals, specialty access, and follow-ups
• Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and the care team
• Ensure patients receive appropriate psychosocial and emotional support
• Guide patients through the health system and address barriers to care

Program Monitoring & Quality Improvement

• Collect, trend, and analyze outcomes data for performance enhancement
• Identify best practices and support training plan development
• Recommend and implement program or workflow improvements

Education & Community Engagement

• Educate patients and families on treatment and navigation
• Support staff training, in-services, and skill development
• Create educational materials and participate in outreach activities

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a clinical expert and resource across hospital and clinic settings
• Establish collaborative communication across providers and stakeholders
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and drive coordination of care

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required:

• Current WA State RN license (Multistate license required within 6 months of hire)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Associate degree with additional experience may be considered)
• 3+ years of recent clinical experience in cardiology or related specialty
• Strong knowledge of clinical workflows, payer guidelines, and case management
• High level of independence, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Must reside in Washington State

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Certification in the assigned area of specialty

Work Environment

• Remote role
• Occasional travel required to clinics
• Home office must be located within Washington State
• Standard business hours (Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM)