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Job Code: CM6000
About us
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Services Navigator will facilitate care coordination from acute to ambulatory and is a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with Physicians, Case Managers, and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate coordination of care and follow-up appointments to the ambulatory setting. Collaborates with Case Managers for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases. Serves as a resource for care coordination. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources, post-acute care and ambulatory options.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience:
2 years of experience preferred. 5 years of clinical experience with knowledge in the care of disease specific population preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
RN required. Certified in specialized area preferred. National specialty certification required, or obtained within 2 years, if applicable to position.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide patient education.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to discuss case management, financial, clinical issues with hospital-based case managers, physicians, outside agencies and facilities, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the community.
- Autonomous, self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions.
- Organized with effective time management skills.
- Detail oriented with ability to facilitate change and affect positive results.
- Proficient in computer/web-based tools.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
Patient Care & Education:
- Provides patient and family education regarding the surgical pathway, ERAS protocols, recovery expectations, and discharge planning.
- Reinforces health promotion, mobility, and illness prevention strategies in collaboration with the care team.
- Reviews patient records to identify needs, barriers, and opportunities for support across the care continuum.
- Recommends and connects patients/families to appropriate community resources and support services.
- Provides ongoing patient phone contact pre- and post-operatively to ensure understanding, readiness, and continuity of care.
Quality & Safety:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve desired quality outcomes (e.g., reduced LOS, readmission prevention, infection reduction, and same-day discharge targets).
- Monitors patient outcomes and pathway adherence to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Applies principles of safety and infection prevention in all patient interactions.
- Participates in quality initiatives, audits, and process improvement activities to support departmental and organizational goals.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Functions as a central point of contact for patients, ensuring consistent messaging across the care team.
- Collaborates effectively with physicians, nursing, PT/OT, anesthesia, and case management to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and care conferences to support shared goals.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and communicates feedback from staff and patients to leadership.
Clinical Knowledge & Care Coordination:
- Demonstrates knowledge of orthopedic care pathways, including ERAS protocols, pain management principles, and discharge criteria.
- Assesses patient readiness for surgery and recovery by reviewing records, identifying barriers, and escalating concerns appropriately to providers or case management.
- Tracks and documents patient progress across the continuum to ensure alignment with clinical pathways and program metrics.
- Supports transitions of care by scheduling follow-up appointments, coordinating services, and ensuring patients understand next steps in their care journey.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of hospital services, community resources, post-acute care, and ambulatory options to support patient needs.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation range for this role is $31.66 - $50.41 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
Clinical Services Navigator RN
Job Code: CM6000
About us
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Services Navigator will facilitate care coordination from acute to ambulatory and is a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with Physicians, Case Managers, and other members of the healthcare team to facilitate coordination of care and follow-up appointments to the ambulatory setting. Collaborates with Case Managers for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases. Serves as a resource for care coordination. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources, post-acute care and ambulatory options.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience:
2 years of experience preferred. 5 years of clinical experience with knowledge in the care of disease specific population preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:
RN required. Certified in specialized area preferred. National specialty certification required, or obtained within 2 years, if applicable to position.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required:
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide patient education.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills to discuss case management, financial, clinical issues with hospital-based case managers, physicians, outside agencies and facilities, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the community.
- Autonomous, self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions.
- Organized with effective time management skills.
- Detail oriented with ability to facilitate change and affect positive results.
- Proficient in computer/web-based tools.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:
N/A
Competencies:
Patient Care & Education:
- Provides patient and family education regarding the surgical pathway, ERAS protocols, recovery expectations, and discharge planning.
- Reinforces health promotion, mobility, and illness prevention strategies in collaboration with the care team.
- Reviews patient records to identify needs, barriers, and opportunities for support across the care continuum.
- Recommends and connects patients/families to appropriate community resources and support services.
- Provides ongoing patient phone contact pre- and post-operatively to ensure understanding, readiness, and continuity of care.
Quality & Safety:
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve desired quality outcomes (e.g., reduced LOS, readmission prevention, infection reduction, and same-day discharge targets).
- Monitors patient outcomes and pathway adherence to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Applies principles of safety and infection prevention in all patient interactions.
- Participates in quality initiatives, audits, and process improvement activities to support departmental and organizational goals.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Functions as a central point of contact for patients, ensuring consistent messaging across the care team.
- Collaborates effectively with physicians, nursing, PT/OT, anesthesia, and case management to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and care conferences to support shared goals.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and communicates feedback from staff and patients to leadership.
Clinical Knowledge & Care Coordination:
- Demonstrates knowledge of orthopedic care pathways, including ERAS protocols, pain management principles, and discharge criteria.
- Assesses patient readiness for surgery and recovery by reviewing records, identifying barriers, and escalating concerns appropriately to providers or case management.
- Tracks and documents patient progress across the continuum to ensure alignment with clinical pathways and program metrics.
- Supports transitions of care by scheduling follow-up appointments, coordinating services, and ensuring patients understand next steps in their care journey.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of hospital services, community resources, post-acute care, and ambulatory options to support patient needs.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:
Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The base compensation range for this role is $31.66 - $50.41 hourly.
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Nurse Navigator Jobs
Prioritize large hospital systems and cancer centers
Academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer centers sponsor Nurse Navigators most consistently. Their dedicated HR and immigration teams handle petitions more efficiently than smaller community hospitals, which often lack the infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship.
Get your RN license verified through CGFNS early
International nurses must have their credentials evaluated by CGFNS or a state-approved equivalent before applying for a U.S. RN license. This process takes three to six months, so starting before you have a job offer significantly shortens your overall timeline.
Confirm your BSN is treated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree
Some employers require a credential evaluation confirming your nursing degree meets U.S. BSN standards. A foreign credential evaluation from an NACES-approved organization resolves this upfront and prevents delays during the H-1B petition or EB-3 PERM process.
Target employers with active EB-3 PERM programs
EB-3 sponsorship is common in nursing because of documented shortages. Ask recruiters directly whether the organization has sponsored EB-3 petitions before and whether they work with an immigration attorney, not just an HR generalist handling paperwork.
Highlight care coordination and patient outcome metrics in your application
Nurse Navigator roles are specialty-occupation eligible under H-1B because they require clinical judgment beyond general nursing. Quantifying your impact on readmission rates or patient throughput strengthens both the job offer and the specialty occupation argument in the petition.
Ask about concurrent status maintenance if you are already in the U.S.
If you hold OPT, TN visa, or another nonimmigrant status, confirm whether the employer will file the H-1B cap-subject petition before your current status expires. Gaps in authorization can force you to leave the U.S. before the petition is adjudicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nurse Navigator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Nurse Navigator positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa because they require a BSN or higher and apply clinical and systems knowledge beyond the scope of a general RN role. Employers filing the petition must document the degree requirement in the job description, and the position must involve care coordination responsibilities tied specifically to that clinical training.
Is EB-3 a realistic path for Nurse Navigators, and how long does it take?
EB-3 is the most common permanent residency path for nurses and is realistic for Nurse Navigators given documented U.S. nursing shortages. The PERM labor market test typically takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication. Final green card timing depends heavily on your country of birth, with Indian and Chinese nationals facing multi-year backlogs while most others wait one to three years total.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Nurse Navigator visa?
Large hospital networks, NCI-designated cancer centers, and integrated health systems such as those affiliated with major academic medical schools sponsor Nurse Navigator roles most reliably. These organizations have established immigration counsel and prior sponsorship history. You can browse currently sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered specifically for visa-sponsoring positions in nursing and care coordination.
Will my nursing degree from outside the U.S. satisfy the BSN requirement for H-1B?
It can, but you need a foreign credential evaluation from an NACES-approved organization confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. BSN. Three-year nursing degrees from some countries may not meet the threshold without additional coursework or experience. USCIS reviews the evaluation during the H-1B petition, so a weak evaluation can result in a Request for Evidence that delays your start date significantly.
Can I work as a Nurse Navigator on OPT or STEM OPT before H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if you completed a qualifying U.S. nursing or health sciences degree, OPT allows you to work for up to 12 months after graduation. Nurse navigation does not typically fall under STEM OPT extension eligibility unless your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics. Your employer would need to file an H-1B petition during the April cap season for a October 1 start date.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Nurse 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.