Nurse Navigator Jobs for OPT Students
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 or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
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City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides disease management with an understanding of oncology, chemotherapy, and side effects, can monitor and address symptoms. Works with patients and families to provide an understanding of their disease, their treatment plans, and address patient quality of life issues. Documents assessment and interventions, entering in a timely manner in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with and supports providers with daily assistance in managing and coordinating patient care. Evaluates and assesses health issues presented by patients and their caregiver; communicates pertinent and necessary issues to the patient.
The successful candidate:
- Must be able to work onsite in Prescott M-F, 8:30a-5:00p
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to manage complex patient and family needs.
- Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan/regimen, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self-care, and available resources at home or at facility.
- Assesses needs and coordinates services, internally and externally to meet needs including, but not limited to medications, equipment, and home care services. Utilizes nursing processes and evidenced based practice/research to lead and coordinate patient care to positive impact on patients and department operations.
- Responds in a timely manner to patient and family needs at home through effective symptom management, coordination of home care services and crisis management.
- Works under varied levels of supervision; may oversee work of LPNs, collaborates with physician to provide guidance to MAs or other ancillary nursing staff.
- Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects.
- Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures.
- Ability to care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
- Maintenance and care of patients with ostomy/ileostomy and urostomy.
- Care and assess wounds, suture removal, application of surgical tape and wound drain removal.
- Involved in the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. Provides nursing support to technologists in all Radiology modalities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Your qualifications should include:
- 1-year experience in Oncology and Chemo Admin preferred
- Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
INTRODUCTION
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides disease management with an understanding of oncology, chemotherapy, and side effects, can monitor and address symptoms. Works with patients and families to provide an understanding of their disease, their treatment plans, and address patient quality of life issues. Documents assessment and interventions, entering in a timely manner in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with and supports providers with daily assistance in managing and coordinating patient care. Evaluates and assesses health issues presented by patients and their caregiver; communicates pertinent and necessary issues to the patient.
The successful candidate:
- Must be able to work onsite in Prescott M-F, 8:30a-5:00p
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to manage complex patient and family needs.
- Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan/regimen, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self-care, and available resources at home or at facility.
- Assesses needs and coordinates services, internally and externally to meet needs including, but not limited to medications, equipment, and home care services. Utilizes nursing processes and evidenced based practice/research to lead and coordinate patient care to positive impact on patients and department operations.
- Responds in a timely manner to patient and family needs at home through effective symptom management, coordination of home care services and crisis management.
- Works under varied levels of supervision; may oversee work of LPNs, collaborates with physician to provide guidance to MAs or other ancillary nursing staff.
- Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects.
- Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures.
- Ability to care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
- Maintenance and care of patients with ostomy/ileostomy and urostomy.
- Care and assess wounds, suture removal, application of surgical tape and wound drain removal.
- Involved in the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. Provides nursing support to technologists in all Radiology modalities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Your qualifications should include:
- 1-year experience in Oncology and Chemo Admin preferred
- Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License from a Compact State
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
How to Get Visa 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 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.
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.
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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.
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