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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: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Category: Nursing
Job Id: R0083397
Job Type: Full time
Job Profile Summary
The RN Navigator has specialized clinical knowledge to provide individualized support across the care continuum to patients, families, and caregivers. Typically working within a complex medical and/or surgical specialty (e.g., Oncology, Heart and Vascular, Bariatric), the RN Navigator coordinates care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up of a specific treatment modality, ensuring seamless transitions and addressing barriers to care. The RN Navigator guides patients through evidence-based clinical care pathways individualized to their unique treatment plan, physiology, and disease progression. The RN Navigator identifies and addresses barriers to care, steering patients through the complex healthcare system to improve outcomes.
This job profile integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements the AAACN Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing and the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Care Coordination and Transition Management, with the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the use of the UVA Professional Practice Model through professional nursing practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, empowered leaders, innovation, and expert caring.
- Manages complex care and high-risk patient populations, alleviating barriers to care.
- Triages new patient referrals and assesses patient needs, goals, and preferences, integrating them into the care plan.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care and expedites timely access to treatments, including diagnostic testing, surgery, and follow-up care.
- Serves as a clinical advocate, educator, and liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provides culturally competent education on diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and posttreatment care.
- Facilitates communication between care teams and support participation in therapeutic clinical trials.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to identify programmatic and quality initiatives, tracking and monitoring outcomes related to the care pathway.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
The starting base rate for this role is $41.26 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Category: Nursing
Job Id: R0083397
Job Type: Full time
Job Profile Summary
The RN Navigator has specialized clinical knowledge to provide individualized support across the care continuum to patients, families, and caregivers. Typically working within a complex medical and/or surgical specialty (e.g., Oncology, Heart and Vascular, Bariatric), the RN Navigator coordinates care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up of a specific treatment modality, ensuring seamless transitions and addressing barriers to care. The RN Navigator guides patients through evidence-based clinical care pathways individualized to their unique treatment plan, physiology, and disease progression. The RN Navigator identifies and addresses barriers to care, steering patients through the complex healthcare system to improve outcomes.
This job profile integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements the AAACN Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing and the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Care Coordination and Transition Management, with the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates the use of the UVA Professional Practice Model through professional nursing practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, empowered leaders, innovation, and expert caring.
- Manages complex care and high-risk patient populations, alleviating barriers to care.
- Triages new patient referrals and assesses patient needs, goals, and preferences, integrating them into the care plan.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care and expedites timely access to treatments, including diagnostic testing, surgery, and follow-up care.
- Serves as a clinical advocate, educator, and liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Provides culturally competent education on diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and posttreatment care.
- Facilitates communication between care teams and support participation in therapeutic clinical trials.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to identify programmatic and quality initiatives, tracking and monitoring outcomes related to the care pathway.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required, 3 years of related and relevant registered nursing experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.
The starting base rate for this role is $41.26 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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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.