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Patient Navigator roles at hospitals, cancer centers, and community health organizations qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying no qualified U.S. worker is available. Sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status.
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Get Access To All JobsNurse Navigator- Vascular Surgery
- 501529
- Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
- Healthcare Positions
- None
- Nursing
- Staff - Full-Time
Title: Nurse Navigator- Vascular Surgery
Department Org: OP-Clinic-Admin - 110270
Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm
Posted Salary: Starting at $68,077 - $93,000
Float: False
Rotate: False
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: False
Job Description:
The Vascular Surgery Nurse Navigator serves as a clinician and clinical administrator for the Wound and Vascular surgery department. Navigates vascular and wound surgery, education patient, evaluation of documentation and proper charging related to the care delivered in the outpatient setting, and responds to patient, provider and referring physician inquiries. Promotes patient safety by adhering to institutional and departmental policies and by practicing high standards of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
- BSN preferred
- Recent clinical experience in specialty field preferred.
- Proficiency in selected Microsoft Office
- Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
- Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
- Current BLS required
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN preferred
- Recent clinical experience in specialty field preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
Nurse Navigator- Vascular Surgery
- 501529
- Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH
- Healthcare Positions
- None
- Nursing
- Staff - Full-Time
Title: Nurse Navigator- Vascular Surgery
Department Org: OP-Clinic-Admin - 110270
Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC
Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm
Posted Salary: Starting at $68,077 - $93,000
Float: False
Rotate: False
On Call: False
Travel: False
Weekend/Holiday: False
Job Description:
The Vascular Surgery Nurse Navigator serves as a clinician and clinical administrator for the Wound and Vascular surgery department. Navigates vascular and wound surgery, education patient, evaluation of documentation and proper charging related to the care delivered in the outpatient setting, and responds to patient, provider and referring physician inquiries. Promotes patient safety by adhering to institutional and departmental policies and by practicing high standards of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
- BSN preferred
- Recent clinical experience in specialty field preferred.
- Proficiency in selected Microsoft Office
- Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
- Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.
- Current BLS required
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN preferred
- Recent clinical experience in specialty field preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Patient Navigator
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in case management or health navigation. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Know which category fits before you apply so employers classify your PERM correctly.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and NCI-designated cancer centers file PERM petitions regularly for Patient Navigators. Prioritize these over private practices, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for Patient Navigator roles wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with active green card filing history, so you're applying only where sponsorship is a real option.
Document patient population language skills formally
Patient Navigator job descriptions often specify bilingual ability as a minimum requirement, which DOL's PERM recruitment rules treat as a bona fide business necessity. Get written confirmation from your employer that your language skills are documented in the role's official job duties before PERM recruitment begins.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up your role's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you can confirm the salary meets certification requirements.
Understand the PERM recruitment clock affects your start date
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps before filing PERM, a process that typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140. Build this into your timeline when evaluating competing job offers.
Green Card Patient Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Patient Navigator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in health sciences, social work, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the employer specifies a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials. The employer's PERM job description controls which category USCIS evaluates, so the wording of your offer matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to your employer. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, unlike H-1B visa. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status can take two to four years for most nationalities before you receive your green card, compared to the H-1B's faster initial authorization.
Which employers typically sponsor Patient Navigators for green cards?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated health systems are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have dedicated immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Community health organizations funded by federal grants also sponsor, particularly for bilingual Patient Navigators serving specific patient populations where demonstrating recruitment difficulty is straightforward under DOL rules.
How can I find Patient Navigator jobs where green card sponsorship is offered?
Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented green card filing history and lets you search Patient Navigator roles specifically where PERM sponsorship is part of the hiring process. This saves you from applying to postings where sponsorship is technically possible but the employer has never done it and won't commit during negotiations.
Can bilingual skills or community health experience strengthen my PERM case?
Yes. When bilingual ability or specific community experience is listed as a minimum requirement in the PERM job description, DOL recognizes it as a bona fide business necessity, which can make recruitment difficult enough to support certification. Your employer's attorney should document why those requirements are essential to the role before the recruitment period begins to avoid an audit.