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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care and services aimed at enhancing patient-centered care and maximizing outcomes across the patient care continuum from pre-admission through discharge, including monitoring patient care to ensure progress towards desired outcomes, addressing patient and family needs, resolving obstacles to effective care and together with the interdisciplinary team, planning for patient discharge. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
- Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
- Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
- Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
- Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
- Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
- Attends and participates in team program meetings.
- Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
- Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
- May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalency.
- One year of related nursing experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Required Experience:
- Current certificate as a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
- Minimum of 2 years of Nursing Wound care experience.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
Preferred Experience:
- Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) through the wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
- Masters of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN)
Additional Notes: The RN Complex Wound Care Navigator provides centralized, remote nursing care coordination for patients with complex wound care needs across University of Utah Health ambulatory settings, post emergency room discharge and during transitions of care across settings. Working within Care Navigation Nursing Services, this role serves as a consistent clinical connection for patients whose wound management may involve multiple specialties, providers, departments, and levels of care. The RN Care Navigator assesses patient needs, supports clinical triage and education, facilitates timely follow-up after hospitalization or changes in condition, coordinates specialty referrals and appointments, and helps identify and resolve barriers that may delay treatment or healing. In close collaboration with the wound and ostomy care, primary care, and multiple sub-specialty and surgical teams, the nurse navigator promotes continuity of care, closes gaps between services, and in close collaboration with providers helps ensure patients receive the right wound care from the right clinical team at the right time.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85912
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Mon-Sun
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Care Navigation
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City South Jordan
State UT
Department UUH CST 35A Care Nav Nrsg Svcs
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care and services aimed at enhancing patient-centered care and maximizing outcomes across the patient care continuum from pre-admission through discharge, including monitoring patient care to ensure progress towards desired outcomes, addressing patient and family needs, resolving obstacles to effective care and together with the interdisciplinary team, planning for patient discharge. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs throughout the patient's stay.
- Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care plan.
- Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
- Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to identify burden of care and assign core team members.
- Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
- Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
- Attends and participates in team program meetings.
- Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
- Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
- May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
- At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalency.
- One year of related nursing experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Required Experience:
- Current certificate as a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
- Minimum of 2 years of Nursing Wound care experience.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN)
Preferred Experience:
- Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) through the wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
- Masters of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN)
Additional Notes: The RN Complex Wound Care Navigator provides centralized, remote nursing care coordination for patients with complex wound care needs across University of Utah Health ambulatory settings, post emergency room discharge and during transitions of care across settings. Working within Care Navigation Nursing Services, this role serves as a consistent clinical connection for patients whose wound management may involve multiple specialties, providers, departments, and levels of care. The RN Care Navigator assesses patient needs, supports clinical triage and education, facilitates timely follow-up after hospitalization or changes in condition, coordinates specialty referrals and appointments, and helps identify and resolve barriers that may delay treatment or healing. In close collaboration with the wound and ostomy care, primary care, and multiple sub-specialty and surgical teams, the nurse navigator promotes continuity of care, closes gaps between services, and in close collaboration with providers helps ensure patients receive the right wound care from the right clinical team at the right time.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85912
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Mon-Sun
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Care Navigation
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City South Jordan
State UT
Department UUH CST 35A Care Nav Nrsg Svcs
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Care Coordinator
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring managers may not recognize Australian health administration qualifications. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applying, so your degree maps clearly to a U.S. bachelor's degree on your resume and LCA documentation.
Target health systems with existing E-3 hiring infrastructure
Large hospital networks and multi-site outpatient groups have HR teams that already process LCA filings through DOL. Targeting them cuts weeks off the sponsorship timeline compared to approaching smaller practices that have never filed an E-3 visa.
Clarify the specialty occupation standard with your offer letter
Patient Care Coordinator roles vary widely. Ask the employer to specify in the offer letter that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, not just that a degree is preferred. That distinction is what makes the role E-3 eligible.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA submission to DOL, prepares your DS-160, and coordinates your consulate appointment documents so nothing stalls between offer acceptance and your start date.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles using Migrate Mate
Most Patient Care Coordinator postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship, but many qualifying employers will file if asked. Use Migrate Mate to filter for roles at employers with active visa sponsorship history so you're not starting that conversation from scratch.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting any offer
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your first day of work. Ask the HR contact to confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've given notice in Australia, to avoid last-minute complications with your I-9 and work authorization.
E-3 Visa Patient Care Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Patient Care Coordinator jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most Patient Care Coordinator postings don't flag E-3 sponsorship upfront, but employers at hospitals, health systems, and large outpatient groups are often willing to file if the candidate is qualified. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for roles at employers with a sponsorship track record, which removes the guesswork from your outreach.
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 Patient Care Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in health administration, social work, nursing, or a directly related field as a minimum, the role likely qualifies. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to support as specialty occupations and can lead to complications at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Patient Care Coordinators?
The E-3 has a 10,500-slot annual allocation that has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no wait. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery each March, and selection isn't guaranteed even with a qualifying offer. For Australian nationals in healthcare coordination roles, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on luck.
Can I switch Patient Care Coordinator employers after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filed with DOL and a new visa stamp if yours has expired. You can start working for a new employer once the new LCA is certified and your paperwork reflects the change, but you can't simply transfer the E-3 from one employer to another without restarting the filing process.