E-3 Visa Nurse Navigator Jobs
Nurse Navigator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Australian RNs bring care coordination experience that U.S. health systems actively recruit for, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your application competes on merit, not chance, with renewals available every two years.
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JR-6326
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$42.65 - $105.81 per hour
Overview
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
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Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
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Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
-
Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
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Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$42.65 - $105.81
Job Ref:
JR-6326
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$42.65 - $105.81 per hour
Overview
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
-
Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
-
Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
-
Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
-
Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$42.65 - $105.81
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Nurse Navigator
Verify your NCLEX registration before applying
U.S. employers require a valid state nursing license or proof of NCLEX passage before extending an offer. Get your credentials evaluated through a DOL-recognized credential assessment body so your Australian nursing qualifications translate cleanly for sponsoring employers.
Target health systems with existing E-3 history
Large hospital networks and integrated care organizations file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL regularly. Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify which employers have certified E-3 visa LCAs for nursing roles in recent fiscal years.
Frame care coordination experience for U.S. job descriptions
Nurse Navigator postings often specify oncology, cardiology, or chronic disease pathways. Rewrite your CV to mirror the exact care coordination language in each posting, including referral management and interdisciplinary team facilitation, so your Australian experience maps directly to the specialty occupation requirement.
Confirm the LCA covers your specific work location
If your role involves multiple hospital campuses or telehealth work across state lines, the LCA must reflect every physical worksite. Ask your employer's HR team to confirm each location is listed before you proceed to your consulate appointment, or the visa officer can identify a mismatch.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
From LCA certification with the DOL through DS-160 preparation and consulate appointment readiness, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage every document. This is especially useful for Nurse Navigators who receive conditional offers pending credentialing, as timelines need careful coordination.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification windows
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but errors in the prevailing wage determination can trigger delays. Build at least three weeks into your offer negotiation between the signed offer letter and your intended start date so credentialing and LCA certification can complete without rushing your consulate booking.
E-3 Visa Nurse Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Nurse Navigator jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Nurse Navigator roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who are set up to support Australian applicants. The platform surfaces positions at health systems with active LCA filing history, which cuts out the manual research of checking DOL disclosure data yourself.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Nurse Navigator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. A Nurse Navigator position qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree without a field requirement can face scrutiny, so confirm the job description specifies a nursing or healthcare degree before proceeding with an E-3 application.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Nurse Navigator roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply at any point in the year once you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B visa runs through a randomized lottery with registration in March and a cap of 85,000 slots. For Australian RNs, the E-3 is the direct path without the selection risk that makes H-1B planning unreliable for most applicants.
Can I change employers or move to a different health system on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa application or amended status. There's no portability provision like AC21 for the E-3. If you're changing from one hospital network to another, your new employer needs to certify a fresh LCA before you begin work, and your current E-3 status does not automatically transfer.