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Oncology Nurse Navigator jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in nursing plus an active RN license, meeting the specialty occupation threshold. Employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS before you start. Initial H-1B visa status runs three years, extendable to six.
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JR-8894
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$44.14 - $109.51 per hour
Overview
Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator
Department: Division of Cancer Hematology
Shift: 40 Hours- (4) 10 hour shifts
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
-
Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
-
Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
-
Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
-
Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$44.14 - $109.51
Job Ref:
JR-8894
Location:
450 Brookline Ave, BOSTON, MA 02215
Category:
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full time
Work Location:
Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week
Salary/Pay Rate:
$44.14 - $109.51 per hour
Overview
Position: Oncology Nurse Navigator
Department: Division of Cancer Hematology
Shift: 40 Hours- (4) 10 hour shifts
The Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN) uses their oncology-specific clinical knowledge to offer individualized guidance to patients, families and caregivers to foster independence during their complex cancer journey. Using the nursing process, an ONN assesses patient needs and provides education and resources to facilitate appropriate and timely quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. (ONS definition). The ONN creates an environment of care that is patient-centered and compassionate, inspiring and motivating. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-
Participates in day-to-day operations of the program including patient education and call triage
-
Participates in program evaluation and development of strategic goals consistent with DFCI’s mission and professional values.
-
Participates in the QA/QI projects for the program.
-
Supports the research activities of the program.
-
Exhibits professional commitment through individual integrity, honesty and accountability to self and others
-
Delivers expert clinical care through evidenced-based practice partnerships with patients, families and colleagues.
A. Assumes nursing care responsibilities for a defined group of patients within the program, including but not limited to assessment, education, coordination, and documentation.
-
Facilitates individualized care within the context of functional status, cultural consideration, health literacy, psychosocial, reproductive/fertility, and spiritual needs for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Supports a smooth transition of patients from active treatment into survivorship, chronic cancer management, or end-of-life care.
-
Assists patients with cancer with issues related to treatment goals, advanced directives, palliative care, and end-of-life concerns using an ethical framework that is nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory.
-
Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes.
-
Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes.
-
Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers.
-
Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community.
-
Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program.
-
Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting.
-
Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective.
-
Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary.
-
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
-
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
-
Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards.
-
Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient.
-
Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
-
Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence-based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
-
Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
B. Professional Development:
-
Identifies areas for professional growth.
-
Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these.
-
Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee.
-
Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute.
-
Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
-
Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public.
-
Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
-
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Patient Contact:
Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$44.14 - $109.51
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Oncology Nurse Navigator
Verify your credentials before applying
Confirm your RN license is active in the state where the role is based. Some oncology navigator positions also require OCN certification. USCIS will expect your employer to document the degree-level specialty occupation requirement, so having credentials in order speeds the petition.
Look up prevailing wages by worksite location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level tied to your specific SOC code and worksite county. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage. Navigators posted across multiple facilities each need a separate certified LCA per site.
Target health systems with established H-1B programs
Large academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers file H-1B petitions regularly and have in-house immigration teams. Search Migrate Mate to find oncology employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location.
Distinguish your BSN from an ADN on the petition
H-1B specialty occupation requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. If you hold an ADN plus a non-nursing bachelor's, your employer's attorney must analyze whether the combination satisfies USCIS standards. A BSN removes that ambiguity entirely.
Align your offer letter with the LCA before signing
The job title, SOC code, worksite address, and offered wage on your offer letter must match the certified LCA exactly. Any discrepancy between the two documents can trigger an RFE from USCIS and delay your start date by weeks.
Plan your 60-day grace period carefully when switching employers
If you're changing oncology employers, your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition before your current H-1B status ends. You get a 60-day grace period after separation, but your new LCA must cover the new worksite before you begin work.
H-1B Visa Oncology Nurse Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oncology Nurse Navigator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, the role typically qualifies. Oncology Nurse Navigator positions require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing plus an active RN license, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation definition. Employers document this in the I-129 petition by showing that a BSN or higher is the standard minimum for the role, not merely preferred.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Oncology Nurse Navigator positions?
Browse Migrate Mate to search oncology employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by role type and location. Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and large regional health systems are the most consistent sponsors for navigator roles, since they have dedicated immigration counsel and repeat filing experience.
What happens to my H-1B status if the hospital moves my worksite to a different facility?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA. If your employer reassigns you to a facility not covered by your current LCA, they must file a new LCA with DOL and amend your H-1B petition with USCIS before you work at the new location. Working at an uncovered site violates the terms of your status.
Can I start working while my H-1B transfer petition is pending at USCIS?
Yes, if your new employer files a cap-exempt transfer petition before your current H-1B period ends, you can begin working for the new employer once USCIS receives the petition, under the portability rules in AC21. You don't need to wait for approval, but you must not work at the new job before the receipt notice is issued.
Does my OCN certification or oncology specialty credential strengthen an H-1B petition?
It supports the employer's specialty occupation argument. While USCIS focuses primarily on the degree requirement, documentation showing that the position demands specialized oncology credentials, such as OCN certification, reinforces that the role goes beyond general nursing duties. Employers often include professional certification requirements in the job description submitted with the I-129.