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Nurse Navigator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. Large health systems, cancer centers, and integrated care networks regularly file LCAs for this title. No lottery result changes your eligibility to start the process.
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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 Nurse Navigator
Verify your credential equivalency early
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If your nursing degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying, so employers aren't delayed during the petition stage.
Target health systems with active LCA history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Nurse Navigator openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title. LCA history signals that a health system already understands the H-1B filing process for clinical care-coordination roles.
Confirm the job posting requires a bachelor's degree
Nurse Navigator positions sometimes list a degree as preferred, not required. That wording can undermine the specialty occupation argument during USCIS review. Ask recruiters to confirm the job description reflects a firm degree requirement before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area, as certified on the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Registered Nurses or Health Educators in your metro before salary negotiations so you know the DOL floor.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status upfront
Hospitals affiliated with a nonprofit research institution or university may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you skip the annual lottery entirely. Confirm this with HR during the interview process, not after you've already cleared other offer stages.
Request premium processing to meet your start date
Standard I-129 adjudication can run several months. If your offer has a firm start date tied to a patient program launch or fiscal-year hiring cycle, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Nurse Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Navigator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or a directly related clinical field. The role must be framed around that degree requirement in both the job description and the LCA. Positions that list a degree as preferred rather than required are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence from USCIS during adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nurse Navigator positions?
Large academic medical centers, integrated health systems, cancer treatment networks, and nonprofit hospitals are the most consistent sponsors for this title. These organizations file LCAs regularly for care-coordination roles and typically have in-house or retained immigration counsel. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for Nurse Navigator roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Nurse Navigator employer without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your previous status was lawfully maintained. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file a new I-129 and LCA reflecting the Nurse Navigator role and your work location.
How does the prevailing wage requirement apply to Nurse Navigator roles?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job's SOC code in the geographic area where you'll work, as certified on the LCA before the I-129 is filed. Nurse Navigator roles are typically mapped to Registered Nurses or Health Educators depending on duties. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Nurse Navigator position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to secure a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. That grace period applies once per authorized validity period. Filing a new I-129 with a qualifying employer before the 60 days expire maintains your lawful presence while USCIS reviews the transfer.