OPT Nurse Navigator Jobs
Nurse Navigator jobs on OPT are available at hospital systems, cancer centers, and integrated health networks that regularly sponsor clinical coordination roles. Most positions require an active RN license, and STEM OPT extension does not apply here. Standard OPT gives you 12 months to secure H-1B visa or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
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Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
- Danis Peds Nurse Navigator, Part-time Position
- Schedule: Two, 8-hour shifts & One, 4-hour shift each week. Between the hours of 8am and 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
- Alternate Schedule Option: During a two-week pay period, first week 3, 8-hour shifts and second week 2, 8-hour shifts.
- Required minimum three years' registered nurse experience
- Seeking a compassionate RN with pediatric experience to join our team!
Job Summary:
Provides services as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
- Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
- Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
- Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
- Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in all patient encounters.
- Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results bringing significant values to the provider’s attention. Exhibits knowledge of tests and procedures and their significance as related to patient care.
- Recognizes the implementation of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Uses knowledge of medications in instructing patients about medication therapy.
- Establishes working relationships teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling and general public information.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Experience
- Three years' registered nurse experience
Physical Requirements
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2075000010 Danis Peds
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
- Danis Peds Nurse Navigator, Part-time Position
- Schedule: Two, 8-hour shifts & One, 4-hour shift each week. Between the hours of 8am and 5:30pm Monday - Friday.
- Alternate Schedule Option: During a two-week pay period, first week 3, 8-hour shifts and second week 2, 8-hour shifts.
- Required minimum three years' registered nurse experience
- Seeking a compassionate RN with pediatric experience to join our team!
Job Summary:
Provides services as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
- Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
- Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
- Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
- Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in all patient encounters.
- Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results bringing significant values to the provider’s attention. Exhibits knowledge of tests and procedures and their significance as related to patient care.
- Recognizes the implementation of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Uses knowledge of medications in instructing patients about medication therapy.
- Establishes working relationships teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling and general public information.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
Experience
- Three years' registered nurse experience
Physical Requirements
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
2075000010 Danis Peds
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Explore All Benefits
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Nurse Navigator
Target large health systems over small clinics
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and regional health systems have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure. Smaller clinics rarely have the resources to file H-1B visa petitions. Focus your search on employers with established visa sponsorship history.
Confirm your RN license covers the work location
Nurse Navigator roles require an active RN license valid in the state where you'll work. Many states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, but some require a separate license. Confirm your license status before applying to avoid delays in your start date.
Ask about sponsorship early, not after the offer
Raise OPT work authorization and H-1B sponsorship intent during the second or third interview round. Waiting until the offer stage creates friction. Framing it as a forward-looking career commitment rather than an immigration question keeps the conversation productive.
Highlight care coordination outcomes with data
Nurse Navigators who can show measurable impact, such as reduced readmission rates or improved patient throughput, are far easier for employers to justify sponsoring. Quantify your contributions from clinical rotations or prior roles to strengthen your sponsorship case.
Understand your OPT end date before accepting offers
Your OPT authorization card shows your exact end date. If your OPT expires before the next H-1B cap season, discuss cap-gap coverage or alternative sponsorship paths with your employer's immigration counsel before signing any employment agreement.
Pursue certifications that differentiate you as a candidate
Oncology Nurse Navigator Certification (ONN-CG) or the Patient Navigator Training Collaborative credentials signal specialized expertise. Employers sponsoring visas want candidates who justify the investment, and relevant certifications strengthen both your application and your sponsorship conversation.
Nurse Navigator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Nurse Navigator on OPT?
Yes, if you hold an active RN license and your degree is in nursing or a closely related field. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your field of study. Nurse Navigator positions, which involve clinical coordination and patient advocacy, typically satisfy that requirement. STEM OPT extension does not apply to nursing roles.
Do Nurse Navigator employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Sponsorship varies significantly by employer size. Large hospital systems, integrated health networks, and academic medical centers are the most consistent sponsors because they have immigration infrastructure in place. Specialty care centers focused on oncology or chronic disease management also sponsor at higher rates. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by visa sponsorship availability.
Does STEM OPT apply to Nurse Navigator roles?
No. Nursing is not classified under STEM for OPT extension purposes. Your standard OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If you need more time, your employer must file an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. Plan your job search timeline with that 12-month window in mind.
What visa options exist after OPT expires for Nurse Navigators?
The H-1B is the primary path, as Nurse Navigator roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring an RN license and a nursing degree. Some employers also pursue EB-3 green card sponsorship for nursing roles, which bypasses the H-1B lottery. Discuss both options with any employer you're seriously considering before your OPT end date.
Does my RN license affect my OPT eligibility or work authorization?
Your RN license and your OPT authorization are separate. OPT is granted by USCIS through your designated school official, while your RN license is issued by the state nursing board. Both must be valid to work legally as a Nurse Navigator. If your state license is pending, your OPT clock still runs, so apply for licensure as early as possible.