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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$32.00 - $40.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The Orthopedic Care Navigator facilitates the care of the patients and the progress and organization of the Orthopedic Total Joint Program by coordinating the flow of the patients and progress of the department. Evaluation, comments and suggestions are used with the staff in order to promote an optimum level of patient care and staff development. Utilizes principles of the nursing process to organize and provide quality and continuity of nursing care in the department. The Orthopedic Care Navigator will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of all activities related to the Orthopedic Program with the main focus of creating the Joint Center of Excellence.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct orthopedic educational programs and monitor effectiveness of such programs. Facilitate family involvement by supporting the “coach” role in the joint replacement process.
- Consistently keeps patient flow running smoothly. Demonstrates ability to make patient care decision based on the urgency of individual needs. Coordinate all patient processes and needs from the initial pre-op testing and patient registration to post op care. Serve as a liaison in the coordination of the patients preoperative care between physician's offices, the hospital and other facilities.
- Develop, implement and monitor the compliance with multidisciplinary orthopedic care pathways and revise based on patient satisfaction, standards of care and quality information.
- Anticipates the needs and wants of the provider by preparing the patient for surgery.
- Assess, set goals; prepares, implements, documents and adjusts the plan of treatment and education for each patient based on the patient's individual circumstances, medical condition and age, to meet the expectations of the patient, physician, and program.
- Market the orthopedic program through outreach community education, utilize “Graduates” as ambassadors, and provide evidence based patient feedback to the orthopedic surgeons and providers.
- Monitor joint replacement clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement. Monitor growth of program as well as fiscal impact to the organization.
- Monitor patient satisfaction through patient satisfaction surveys and conduct in-house discharge phone calls to gather information regarding patient’s perceptions of care, patient outcomes and the joint replacement experience.
- Organize and lead the Orthopedic Program and the Joint Center of Excellence. Collaborate and coordinate with all disciplines regarding patient care. Receive information from multidisciplinary joint care team and drive solutions for identified problems.
- Consistently sets an example of excellence in clinical practice and professional behavior. Acts as a resource to clinical staff, patients, families and other customers regarding patient care. Mentors employees in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Case Management Experience; 1+ years of Patient Care Experience
Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
JOB CATEGORY
Patient Services
JOB FAMILY
Care Coordination
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$32.00 - $40.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
The Orthopedic Care Navigator facilitates the care of the patients and the progress and organization of the Orthopedic Total Joint Program by coordinating the flow of the patients and progress of the department. Evaluation, comments and suggestions are used with the staff in order to promote an optimum level of patient care and staff development. Utilizes principles of the nursing process to organize and provide quality and continuity of nursing care in the department. The Orthopedic Care Navigator will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of all activities related to the Orthopedic Program with the main focus of creating the Joint Center of Excellence.
Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct orthopedic educational programs and monitor effectiveness of such programs. Facilitate family involvement by supporting the “coach” role in the joint replacement process.
- Consistently keeps patient flow running smoothly. Demonstrates ability to make patient care decision based on the urgency of individual needs. Coordinate all patient processes and needs from the initial pre-op testing and patient registration to post op care. Serve as a liaison in the coordination of the patients preoperative care between physician's offices, the hospital and other facilities.
- Develop, implement and monitor the compliance with multidisciplinary orthopedic care pathways and revise based on patient satisfaction, standards of care and quality information.
- Anticipates the needs and wants of the provider by preparing the patient for surgery.
- Assess, set goals; prepares, implements, documents and adjusts the plan of treatment and education for each patient based on the patient's individual circumstances, medical condition and age, to meet the expectations of the patient, physician, and program.
- Market the orthopedic program through outreach community education, utilize “Graduates” as ambassadors, and provide evidence based patient feedback to the orthopedic surgeons and providers.
- Monitor joint replacement clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement. Monitor growth of program as well as fiscal impact to the organization.
- Monitor patient satisfaction through patient satisfaction surveys and conduct in-house discharge phone calls to gather information regarding patient’s perceptions of care, patient outcomes and the joint replacement experience.
- Organize and lead the Orthopedic Program and the Joint Center of Excellence. Collaborate and coordinate with all disciplines regarding patient care. Receive information from multidisciplinary joint care team and drive solutions for identified problems.
- Consistently sets an example of excellence in clinical practice and professional behavior. Acts as a resource to clinical staff, patients, families and other customers regarding patient care. Mentors employees in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Preferred:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Experience - 1+ years of Case Management Experience; 1+ years of Patient Care Experience
Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
JOB CATEGORY
Patient Services
JOB FAMILY
Care Coordination
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Care Navigator Jobs
Target hospital systems and managed care organizations
Large hospital networks and managed care organizations sponsor Care Navigators far more consistently than smaller clinics. These employers have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to handle H-1B petitions and do so regularly for clinical and care coordination roles.
Confirm the degree requirement is explicit in the job posting
H-1B sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. The job posting must explicitly require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work or nursing, not just prefer one. Vague language can undermine the petition.
Lead with your clinical licensure and certifications
Credentials like CCM (Certified Case Manager) or RN licensure strengthen your sponsorship case by reinforcing the specialized nature of the role. Employers also see licensed candidates as lower-risk hires, which makes initiating the petition process easier.
Apply during open enrollment hiring cycles
Health systems ramp up Care Navigator hiring around Q4 and Q1 as budgets reset and patient volume projections are finalized. Applying during these windows gives you better access to roles with active headcount approvals and sponsorship budget already allocated.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
Most Care Navigator positions at for-profit employers are subject to the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are often cap-exempt, offering a faster and more reliable sponsorship path.
Be ready to explain how your degree maps to the role
USCIS reviewers assess whether your specific degree field relates directly to Care Navigator duties. A social work, nursing, or public health degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree may require a detailed employer letter explaining the connection, so prepare for that conversation early.
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Find Care Navigator JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can a Care Navigator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the position must meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work, nursing, or health administration. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement are harder to petition successfully. Hospital systems and managed care organizations tend to structure these postings with the specificity USCIS expects, making them stronger sponsorship candidates.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Care Navigator position?
Most sponsored Care Navigator roles require a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), nursing (BSN), public health, psychology, or a closely related health sciences field. A master's in social work (MSW) strengthens your candidacy and can support higher-level positions. Degrees in unrelated fields are rarely sufficient on their own, though relevant clinical licensure or certifications can help supplement your academic background.
Are nonprofit hospitals better for Care Navigator sponsorship than for-profit employers?
Generally, yes. Nonprofit hospitals and university health systems are frequently cap-exempt under the H-1B program, meaning they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. For-profit employers must go through the cap and lottery process, with an October 1 start date at the earliest. If you're on a tight timeline, cap-exempt employers offer a meaningfully faster path to authorized employment.
How competitive is H-1B approval for Care Navigator roles?
Approval rates depend heavily on how the employer documents the specialty occupation requirement. Well-drafted petitions from experienced immigration counsel at large health systems tend to fare well. The main risk is USCIS questioning whether the role truly requires a degree in a specific field. Roles with clinical licensure requirements, like those requiring an RN or LCSW, present a cleaner case and face fewer requests for evidence.
Where can I find Care Navigator jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the best place to search for Care Navigator roles with confirmed visa sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to employers who won't consider international candidates. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on sponsoring employers, which saves significant time and helps you direct your applications where they're likely to go somewhere.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Care Navigator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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