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Care Navigator roles sit at the intersection of clinical knowledge and social services coordination, which qualifies them as specialty occupations under H-1B visa standards. Most sponsoring employers are large health systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers that file LCAs under SOC code 21-1094 or 29-1141 depending on whether your background is social work or nursing.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Danville, PA
Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Pediatrics Nursing Team
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-05495
Job Summary
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties
You'll provide patient education, promote an understanding of the condition, and provide ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- This role is full time, 40 hours weekly, days.
- At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Position Details
Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care.
- Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers.
- Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics.
- Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program.
- Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs.
- Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance.
- Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
- Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
- Acts as an effective resource.
- Coordinates patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate.
- Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
- Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate.
- Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
- Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
- Educates other team members in area of expertise.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Clinical Skills; Interpersonal Communication; Computer Literacy; Health Information Documentation; Communication; Teamwork; Patient Assessment And Care
Location Danville, PA
Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Pediatrics Nursing Team
Date posted 09/17/2026
Job ID R-05495
Job Summary
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties
You'll provide patient education, promote an understanding of the condition, and provide ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- This role is full time, 40 hours weekly, days.
- At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Position Details
Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care.
- Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers.
- Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics.
- Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program.
- Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs.
- Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
- Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance.
- Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
- Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
- Acts as an effective resource.
- Coordinates patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate.
- Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
- Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate.
- Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
- Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
- Educates other team members in area of expertise.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Clinical Skills; Interpersonal Communication; Computer Literacy; Health Information Documentation; Communication; Teamwork; Patient Assessment And Care
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Care Navigator
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Care Navigator roles can be filed under social work or nursing SOC codes. Confirm your degree field directly maps to the job description before applying, since a mismatch is the most common RFE trigger for this title.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage, and going in underprepared costs you leverage at the offer stage.
Target employers already filing LCAs for this role
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for care coordination and navigator roles, so you're applying to organizations that have already cleared the DOL compliance steps for this job.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university health systems are often cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual 85,000-slot lottery entirely. Focus your search on these employer types to eliminate lottery risk.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
If your nursing or social work degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files the LCA. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency for clinical roles, and delays here can push your start date past the October 1 cap date.
Clarify who covers premium processing in your offer
USCIS premium processing shortens adjudication to 15 business days. Confirm in writing whether your employer covers this fee, since Care Navigator roles often have urgent hiring timelines tied to patient caseload requirements that make standard processing risky.
H-1B Visa Care Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Care Navigator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Care Navigator qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as social work, public health, or nursing. Employers typically file under SOC code 21-1094 or 29-1141. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status, so the posting language matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Care Navigator positions?
Large health systems, managed care organizations, insurance companies with care management divisions, and federally qualified health centers are the most consistent sponsors. Many of these employers are cap-exempt nonprofits or government-affiliated entities, which means your petition bypasses the H-1B lottery. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Care Navigator roles?
Your employer must certify through the DOL that your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for the specific SOC code and work location listed on the LCA. Care Navigator roles are filed under different SOC codes depending on the clinical discipline, and the prevailing wage varies by level and metropolitan area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage before you receive an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Care Navigator employer without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your prior status was maintained and you're moving to a role in the same or a related specialty occupation. Your new employer files a new I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin work after the transfer petition is received.
What documentation should I prepare to support an H-1B petition for a Care Navigator role?
You'll need official transcripts showing a degree in a qualifying field, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., any relevant state licensure or certification such as an LSW, LCSW, or RN license, and employment verification letters from prior Care Navigator or case management roles. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed job description that establishes the specialty occupation requirement for USCIS review.