Nurse Navigator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Nurse Navigator roles attract H-1B visa and EB-3 sponsorship from large hospital systems and cancer centers, where care coordination demand is steady. Most positions require an active RN license and a BSN, making credential verification a critical early step for international applicants. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Nurse Navigator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Nurse Navigator is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who coordinates multidisciplinary care to the patient using the nursing process.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively collaborates with the patient, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
- Assess and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely matter.
- For all new patients, collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
- Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics.
- Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
- Research - Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
- Aware of available, current research trials and collaborates with research staff for new patients who may be eligible for a research trial.
- Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for information.
- Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
- Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
- Assists with transitions in care and providers.
- Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.
Qualifications Required:
- Current experience within the past five years.
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC RN).
- CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively.
Preferred:
- One year of experience in acute care in a hospital setting and/or one year of experience in outpatient setting. This experience is preferred to be within the last four years of employment.
- Prior case management or patient navigation experience in an acute or outpatient.
- Basic EPIC EMR knowledge.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
The Nurse Navigator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Nurse Navigator is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who coordinates multidisciplinary care to the patient using the nursing process.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively collaborates with the patient, significant others, and other members of the healthcare team, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
- Assess and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely matter.
- For all new patients, collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
- Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics.
- Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
- Research - Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
- Aware of available, current research trials and collaborates with research staff for new patients who may be eligible for a research trial.
- Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling for information.
- Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
- Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
- Assists with transitions in care and providers.
- Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.
Qualifications Required:
- Current experience within the past five years.
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with a BSN and RN License in the state of Illinois (LIC RN).
- CERT BLS. Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively.
Preferred:
- One year of experience in acute care in a hospital setting and/or one year of experience in outpatient setting. This experience is preferred to be within the last four years of employment.
- Prior case management or patient navigation experience in an acute or outpatient.
- Basic EPIC EMR knowledge.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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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, 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.
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Find Nurse Navigator JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Nurse Navigator roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Nurse Navigator positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B 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.
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