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Patient Navigator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, public health, nursing, or a directly related field. Large health systems, federally qualified health centers, and cancer centers are active H-1B filers for this occupation. Cap-exempt hospital employers can file outside the annual lottery.
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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 Patient Navigator
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Patient Navigator role. A bachelor's in social work, public health, or nursing typically satisfies this. A general business degree usually won't unless the job description explicitly ties it to the clinical or health education function.
Target cap-exempt health system employers
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit teaching hospitals, and university-affiliated medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B filers. They can file your petition any time of year, bypassing the April lottery and letting you start sooner.
Search LCA filings by occupation on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing history filtered by role, so you can see exactly which employers have sponsored Patient Navigator positions before and approach them with that context in hand.
Match your title to the correct SOC code
DOL classifies Patient Navigators under SOC 21-1094 (Community Health Workers) or 29-9099 (Healthcare Practitioners). The SOC code on your employer's LCA filing affects prevailing wage level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the correct wage tier for your specific duties before accepting an offer.
Ask about the LCA filing timeline before signing
Your employer must have a certified LCA from DOL before submitting the I-129 to USCIS. Certification typically takes seven business days. Confirm your employer has started this step so your start date isn't delayed by a documentation gap.
Document patient-facing duties for the RFE risk
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence on Patient Navigator petitions, questioning whether the role meets specialty occupation standards. A detailed offer letter tying each duty to a specific degree requirement significantly reduces that risk.
H-1B Visa Patient Navigator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Navigator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work, public health, or nursing. Roles framed around administrative coordination without degree-tied clinical duties are more likely to face an RFE. A well-drafted job description tied to a specific degree field is what determines qualification, not the job title alone.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Patient Navigators?
Large hospital networks, cancer centers, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit health systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Many of these are cap-exempt institutions, meaning they can file year-round outside the annual lottery. You can browse Patient Navigator openings at verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters results by DOL LCA filing history.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Patient Navigator contract ends?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, transfer your H-1B to a new employer, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. USCIS allows you to start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not when it's approved.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Patient Navigator hiring?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. Patient Navigator wages are benchmarked to community health worker or healthcare practitioner rates depending on how your duties are classified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level your employer is required to meet before you negotiate your offer.
Can I use my O*NET profile to support my H-1B petition as a Patient Navigator?
Yes. O*NET documents the education and skill requirements for health-related occupations, and immigration attorneys commonly reference it to demonstrate that a role normally requires a specific degree. If your employer's offer letter aligns with the duties and education requirements listed in O*NET for community health workers or health educators, it strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.