RN Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator, Labor and Delivery

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

20h•$53 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator at Community Regional Medical Center supports patients and families navigating complex perinatal diagnoses, pregnancy loss, fetal anomalies, and other high-acuity maternal-fetal situations. The coordinator leads the Perinatal Bereavement Program while serving as a clinical resource, advocate, and partner throughout the patient care journey. The role is located in Fresno/Clovis, California. The coordinator develops individualized care plans reflecting patients’ clinical, emotional, and psychosocial needs; connects patients and families with services and resources; and partners with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support communication, treatment access, informed decision-making, and continuity of care. The position also contributes to program development through quality improvement, policy enhancement, staff education, and mentorship in perinatal and bereavement care.

Requirements

High school diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or completion of a CHS-approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate.
Three years of relevant experience in Labor & Delivery or Postpartum.
Current and valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
National certification related to the specialty and applicable to the role, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Responsibilities

Lead the Perinatal Bereavement Program.
Coordinate individualized care plans aligned with patients’ clinical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Ensure timely access to services and support across the continuum of care.
Partner with providers and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate communication and address barriers to treatment.
Help patients and families navigate complex healthcare decisions.
Connect families with community, financial, and supportive resources and programs.
Promote informed decision-making and continuity of care.
Contribute to program development through quality improvement initiatives and policy enhancement.
Provide staff education and mentorship in perinatal and bereavement care practices.