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Nurse Navigator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when employers attest they cannot find qualified U.S. workers. Health systems hiring foreign-trained RNs for care coordination typically file under EB-3, and the process leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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RN - Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator
Department:
SCC Nurse Navigation
Job Description:
General Description:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Under limited direction, functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for patients. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring all patients in assigned area receive quality and comprehensive care.
- Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensures proper documentation (Orders and Authorizations) are available and correct for each individual patient.
- Serves as a clinical resource for care management.
- Provides expert nursing care which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research.
- Uses clinical expertise and management skills to direct patient/family education and services to ensure the delivery of high quality care in the most family-centered, efficient and economical manner.
- Communicates with all members of the team on behalf of the patient.
- Works in collaboration with internal and external interdisciplinary team members to achieve excellence patient service throughout the plan of care.
- In collaboration with the management team, is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development related to patient/family education and quality patient care.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience in Patient Care as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of the principles of supervising staff.
- Skill in planning and organizing nursing care, applying advanced nursing clinical skills, maintaining records and charts, and preparing written reports.
- Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
RN - Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator
Department:
SCC Nurse Navigation
Job Description:
General Description:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Under limited direction, functions on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for patients. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring all patients in assigned area receive quality and comprehensive care.
- Coordinates patient care throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensures proper documentation (Orders and Authorizations) are available and correct for each individual patient.
- Serves as a clinical resource for care management.
- Provides expert nursing care which includes direct clinical practice, consultation, education and research.
- Uses clinical expertise and management skills to direct patient/family education and services to ensure the delivery of high quality care in the most family-centered, efficient and economical manner.
- Communicates with all members of the team on behalf of the patient.
- Works in collaboration with internal and external interdisciplinary team members to achieve excellence patient service throughout the plan of care.
- In collaboration with the management team, is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development related to patient/family education and quality patient care.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: 3 or more years of experience in Patient Care as a Registered Nurse in the acute care setting required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing theory, practices, techniques, procedures and standards.
- Knowledge of the principles of supervising staff.
- Skill in planning and organizing nursing care, applying advanced nursing clinical skills, maintaining records and charts, and preparing written reports.
- Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Navigator
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your foreign nursing degree and RN license to meet the specific minimum requirements listed in the job description. Get your credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-recognized credential evaluation service before employers begin the PERM audit trail.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large integrated health systems and academic medical centers regularly sponsor foreign RNs into care coordination roles. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to confirm a hospital has filed for Nurse Navigator or comparable RN case management positions in the past two years.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 category with your employer
Most Nurse Navigator postings require a BSN, which qualifies under EB-3 as a professional. If your role requires an MSN or a specialty certification like OCN, your employer may file under EB-2, which can affect priority date movement for your country of birth.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and preference category, your employer can file the I-140 petition and your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your wait for work authorization as a permanent resident.
Search green card sponsoring Nurse Navigator jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by role and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to find health systems actively filing PERM cases for Nurse Navigator positions, so you spend your search time on employers already committed to the EB-3 sponsorship process rather than guessing at hiring intent.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro before you accept an offer or sign an employment agreement.
Green Card Nurse Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Navigator role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Nurse Navigator positions typically qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at minimum a BSN and an active RN license. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then submit an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Roles requiring an MSN or advanced specialty credentials may qualify under EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Nurse Navigators?
The green card path through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. There is no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level that limits when your employer can file. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 petition is even filed, whereas an approved H-1B visa allows you to start working much sooner.
Which employers typically sponsor Nurse Navigators for green cards?
Large integrated health systems, National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, and academic medical centers are the most consistent PERM filers for care coordination and navigation roles. Community hospitals sponsor less frequently because the PERM process requires dedicated HR and legal resources. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by SOC code for registered nurses in case management functions helps you identify active filers before applying.
How can I find Nurse Navigator jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, so you need to verify filing history independently. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active employment-based sponsorship records for nursing and care coordination roles, letting you filter opportunities by sponsorship type before you invest time in the application process.
Can my Nurse Navigator employer file EB-3 for me if I am currently on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Your employer can begin PERM labor certification while you are maintaining valid H-1B or OPT status. You do not need to leave the country or change status to start the green card process. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available for your country of birth, you file I-485 adjustment of status with USCIS to complete the process without departing the U.S.