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San Francisco, California

Nurse Navigator, Heart Failure

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95.11-$133.15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care.

Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families.

Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions.

Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Job Description

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $95.11 to $133.15 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized navigation support to patients, families, and caregivers, helping them overcome healthcare system barriers and coordinating care across the continuum. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to triage and manage care, educate patients, support shared decision-making, and develop and monitor navigation initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold an active California Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification. The role requires five years of recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient NavigationRegistered NursingCare CoordinationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CommunicationCaregiver SupportClinical Program DevelopmentNavigation Activity MonitoringHeart Failure Care

Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$237k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $214k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Cardiology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in cardiology (rn)ranked against 57 Cardiology (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$198k–$277kCardiology median $123k (middle half $111k–$136k)51 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$214k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in California5 active59 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 53% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (57 Cardiology (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Navigator, Heart Failure at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology (RN) — ranked against 57 active Cardiology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 14 employers
12
<$150k
5
$150k-185k
0
$185k-220k
10
$220k-255k
2
$255k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Cardiology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 57 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.