OPT Registered Nurse Case Manager Jobs
Registered Nurse Case Manager jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with an active EAD card and a valid RN license in the state where they plan to work. Most roles are full-time and qualify for STEM OPT extension if your nursing degree falls under an eligible CIP code.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary:
The Complex Nurse Case Manager is responsible for assessing members through regular and consistent in person or telephonic contact to assess, plan, implement and coordinate all case management activities with members to evaluate the medical and psychosocial needs of the member to facilitate and support the member’s improved health. The Case Manager develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s overall wellness. Services strategies policies and programs are comprised of network management and clinical coverage policies.
This is a field-based position that requires routine regional in-state travel 80-90% of the time; use of personal vehicle is required. Qualified candidates must have valid KY driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. Travel to the Louisville office is also anticipated for meetings and training. This position is assigned to the Two Rivers Region. Qualified candidates must reside in one of the counties within Two Rivers (Union, Webster, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Warren, Logan, Simpson, Allen, Monroe, Metcalfe, Barren).
Evaluation of Members:
- Through the use of clinical assessment tools and evaluating information/data review, conducts a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions as well as smooth transition to Aetna programs and plans.
- Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and barriers and address complex health and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.
- Integrates assessment data from all care partners to holistically address all physical and behavioral health conditions including co-morbid and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality and member well-being.
- Creates, monitors and revise member care plans to comprehensively address member biopsychosocial care needs.
- Reviews prior claims to address potential impact on current case management and eligibility.
- Assessments include the member’s functional capacity and related restrictions/limitations.
- Using a holistic approach, assesses the need for a referral to additional clinical resources for assistance in determining functionality.
- Consults with supervisor and other care partners to overcome barriers in meeting goals and objectives, presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall claim management.
- Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation.
- Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
- Field-based working environment with productivity and quality expectations.
- Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of handwritten and computer-generated documents as well as a PC monitor.
- Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening.
- Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years’ clinical practice experience including patient care coordination and health assessments.
- RN with current unrestricted state licensure in KY.
- 2+ years’ experience using personal computer, keyboard navigation, navigating multiple systems and applications; and using MS Office Suite applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel in-state up to 80-90% of the time. Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy.
- Flexibility to work beyond core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST.
- Candidate must reside in the specific counties of the services region: Union, Henderson, Webster, McLean, Daviess, Hancock, Ohio, Butler, Logan, Warren, Edmonson, Hart, Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe, Allen, Simpson, Logan counties in KY.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or detailed knowledge of the Foster Care and juvenile justice systems, Adoption Assistance, the delivery of Behavioral Health Services, Trauma-informed Care, ACEs, Crisis Intervention services, and evidence-based practices applicable to the Kentucky SKY populations.
- Case Management in an integrated model.
- Discharge Planning Experience.
- Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Managed Care/Utilization Review Experience.
- Clinical experience and demonstrated knowledge of age appropriate developmental milestones.
- Clinical experience and understanding of complex medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Minimum of an Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma RN.
BSN preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54,095.00 - $116,760.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary:
The Complex Nurse Case Manager is responsible for assessing members through regular and consistent in person or telephonic contact to assess, plan, implement and coordinate all case management activities with members to evaluate the medical and psychosocial needs of the member to facilitate and support the member’s improved health. The Case Manager develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes as well as opportunities to enhance a member’s overall wellness. Services strategies policies and programs are comprised of network management and clinical coverage policies.
This is a field-based position that requires routine regional in-state travel 80-90% of the time; use of personal vehicle is required. Qualified candidates must have valid KY driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation. Travel to the Louisville office is also anticipated for meetings and training. This position is assigned to the Two Rivers Region. Qualified candidates must reside in one of the counties within Two Rivers (Union, Webster, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Warren, Logan, Simpson, Allen, Monroe, Metcalfe, Barren).
Evaluation of Members:
- Through the use of clinical assessment tools and evaluating information/data review, conducts a comprehensive and holistic evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions as well as smooth transition to Aetna programs and plans.
- Applies clinical judgment to the incorporation of strategies designed to reduce risk factors and barriers and address complex health and social indicators which impact care planning and resolution of member issues.
- Integrates assessment data from all care partners to holistically address all physical and behavioral health conditions including co-morbid and multiple diagnoses that impact functionality and member well-being.
- Creates, monitors and revise member care plans to comprehensively address member biopsychosocial care needs.
- Reviews prior claims to address potential impact on current case management and eligibility.
- Assessments include the member’s functional capacity and related restrictions/limitations.
- Using a holistic approach, assesses the need for a referral to additional clinical resources for assistance in determining functionality.
- Consults with supervisor and other care partners to overcome barriers in meeting goals and objectives, presents cases at case conferences for multidisciplinary focus to benefit overall claim management.
- Utilizes case management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Utilizes motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and discern their health status and health needs based on key questions and conversation.
- Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
- Field-based working environment with productivity and quality expectations.
- Work requires the ability to perform close inspection of handwritten and computer-generated documents as well as a PC monitor.
- Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, listening.
- Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years’ clinical practice experience including patient care coordination and health assessments.
- RN with current unrestricted state licensure in KY.
- 2+ years’ experience using personal computer, keyboard navigation, navigating multiple systems and applications; and using MS Office Suite applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel in-state up to 80-90% of the time. Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy.
- Flexibility to work beyond core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST.
- Candidate must reside in the specific counties of the services region: Union, Henderson, Webster, McLean, Daviess, Hancock, Ohio, Butler, Logan, Warren, Edmonson, Hart, Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe, Allen, Simpson, Logan counties in KY.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or detailed knowledge of the Foster Care and juvenile justice systems, Adoption Assistance, the delivery of Behavioral Health Services, Trauma-informed Care, ACEs, Crisis Intervention services, and evidence-based practices applicable to the Kentucky SKY populations.
- Case Management in an integrated model.
- Discharge Planning Experience.
- Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Managed Care/Utilization Review Experience.
- Clinical experience and demonstrated knowledge of age appropriate developmental milestones.
- Clinical experience and understanding of complex medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Minimum of an Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma RN.
BSN preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$54,095.00 - $116,760.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Registered Nurse Case Manager
Confirm your RN license before applying
Each state issues its own RN license, and most employers won't extend an offer without one. Apply for licensure through the state board early, processing can take six to twelve weeks, which can eat into your OPT window.
Verify your degree's STEM OPT eligibility
Some nursing programs fall under STEM-eligible CIP codes, giving you an additional 24 months of work authorization. Check with your DSO before your standard OPT expires so you can file the extension request on time.
Target health systems with established OPT hiring processes
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems hire internationally educated nurses more regularly than smaller clinics. They often have HR teams familiar with EAD verification, which reduces delays and confusion during onboarding.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Many case management roles require credentialing and onboarding paperwork that takes four to six weeks. Starting the application process early gives you time to complete these steps without losing authorized workdays on your EAD window.
Highlight case management certifications alongside your RN credentials
A CCM or ACM certification signals specialized competency and makes you more competitive against domestic applicants. Employers weighing the administrative effort of hiring an OPT worker are more likely to proceed when your qualifications are clearly distinguished.
Be transparent about your EAD expiration date during interviews
Employers need time to plan for potential H-1B visa sponsorship or STEM OPT transitions. Raising your timeline early builds trust and lets you discuss options before an offer is extended, rather than creating uncertainty at the last minute.
Registered Nurse Case Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Registered Nurse Case Managers in the United States?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as Registered Nurse Case Managers as long as they hold a valid EAD card and an active RN license in the state of employment. The role must be directly related to your nursing degree. You can browse OPT-eligible case management roles on Migrate Mate.
Do Registered Nurse Case Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on the CIP code assigned to your specific nursing program. Some nursing degrees, particularly those classified under health informatics or clinical informatics tracks, fall under STEM-eligible codes. Standard RN programs typically do not. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify for the 24-month extension.
Do I need a state RN license to apply for case manager roles on OPT?
Yes, a valid RN license in the state where you plan to work is a non-negotiable requirement for virtually all Registered Nurse Case Manager positions. Many states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows a single license to cover multiple states. If you haven't applied yet, start the process early since approval timelines vary by state board.
Will employers sponsor Registered Nurse Case Managers for an H-1B visa after OPT?
Some do, particularly large hospital systems, managed care organizations, and insurance companies with established immigration programs. Case management roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria because they require a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. Raising the conversation during the offer stage gives you the clearest picture of each employer's willingness.
What employment settings hire Registered Nurse Case Managers on OPT?
The most common employers are hospital discharge planning departments, health insurance companies, accountable care organizations, and home health agencies. Telehealth platforms have also expanded case management hiring significantly. Settings that handle high patient volumes tend to have more structured HR processes for verifying EAD authorization, which can make onboarding smoother for OPT workers.