Green Card Nurse Navigator Jobs
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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Position Summary:
The Patient Navigator (H) facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
- Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
- Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
- Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
- Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
- Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
Position Summary:
The Patient Navigator (H) facilitates patients’ ability to obtain services by identifying barriers to care, coordinating the development of treatment plans, and monitoring the implementation and follow-up of services ordered by caregivers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts patient evaluations to obtain information necessary for the development of an effective treatment plan.
- Ensures patients have access to insurance and social service programs for which they are eligible.
- Provides patient reminders of upcoming appointments and acts as liaison between patients and providers.
- Identifies and resolves real or perceived barriers to care.
- Educates and counsels patients on issues related to their health and life situations.
- Maintains current knowledge of community health, welfare resources, and any other programs available to patients.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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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.