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Prisma Health hires OPT students across clinical, research, and administrative roles in the healthcare sector. Known for supporting the OPT-to-H-1B visa transition, it's a practical target for F-1 graduates in health sciences, data analytics, and medical operations seeking employer continuity into full sponsorship.
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Job Summary
Responsible for attending all quality and core curriculum classes, actively participating in professional development workshops and peer support groups, and successfully completing all clinical competencies and validation requirements of the Nurse Residency Program. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Education Team while refining nursing knowledge and skills. Actively participates in managing clinical situations for which he/she is assigned under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse who oversees all clinical experiences, documentation and procedures in the clinical environment. Adheres to policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Service Line: Emergency
Facility: Oconee Memorial Hospital (Seneca, SC)
Dept: Emergency Dept
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient’s problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Develops a plan of care based on nursing process, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Graduate Nurse completes all clinical skills under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience - No previous experience is required. Candidates with greater than 12 months of experience are not eligible.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of RN licensure upon hire, a temporary license/Graduate Nurse licensure may be accepted upon receipt of diploma, authorization to test and NCLEX testing date. The Graduate Nurse may work in a provisional status with NCLEX testing date provided prior to hire. The Graduate Nurse works directly under the licensure of the clinical preceptor while in the clinical setting and provides care within the scope of the State Nursing Practice Act provisional status until NCLEX completion with passing score and licensure with State Board of Nursing. After Jan 1, 2019, all newly hired RN’s at Prisma Health are required to have an ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution/program recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the State Board of Nursing.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Oconee Medical Campus
Facility
1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital
Department
10646780 Emergency Department
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Responsible for attending all quality and core curriculum classes, actively participating in professional development workshops and peer support groups, and successfully completing all clinical competencies and validation requirements of the Nurse Residency Program. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Clinical Education Team while refining nursing knowledge and skills. Actively participates in managing clinical situations for which he/she is assigned under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse who oversees all clinical experiences, documentation and procedures in the clinical environment. Adheres to policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Service Line: Emergency
Facility: Oconee Memorial Hospital (Seneca, SC)
Dept: Emergency Dept
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient’s problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Develops a plan of care based on nursing process, and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity under the direct supervision of the licensed RN.
- Graduate Nurse completes all clinical skills under the direct supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program approved by the State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience - No previous experience is required. Candidates with greater than 12 months of experience are not eligible.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of RN licensure upon hire, a temporary license/Graduate Nurse licensure may be accepted upon receipt of diploma, authorization to test and NCLEX testing date. The Graduate Nurse may work in a provisional status with NCLEX testing date provided prior to hire. The Graduate Nurse works directly under the licensure of the clinical preceptor while in the clinical setting and provides care within the scope of the State Nursing Practice Act provisional status until NCLEX completion with passing score and licensure with State Board of Nursing. After Jan 1, 2019, all newly hired RN’s at Prisma Health are required to have an ADN or BSN degree from an accredited institution/program recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education or the State Board of Nursing.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Oconee Medical Campus
Facility
1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital
Department
10646780 Emergency Department
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Align your degree to qualifying roles
Prisma Health evaluates OPT candidates on whether their degree field directly matches the posted role. Pull up O*NET for your occupation code and confirm your program aligns before applying. A mismatched degree field is the fastest way to get screened out.
Target departments with recurring OPT hires
Clinical informatics, health data analytics, and pharmacy operations at Prisma Health have historically absorbed OPT students. Focus your search on these units rather than broad job boards. Roles requiring specific healthcare certifications often have fewer competing applicants and clearer degree-match criteria.
Confirm Prisma Health's E-Verify enrollment early
If you're pursuing a STEM OPT extension, Prisma Health must be enrolled in E-Verify before your 24-month extension is approved. Verify this during your offer negotiation stage, not after signing. E-Verify enrollment is an employer obligation, but it directly affects your authorization timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified OPT employers
Before targeting Prisma Health specifically, use Migrate Mate to confirm its OPT hiring history by role type. This helps you tailor your application to the departments that have actually hired OPT students, rather than applying broadly and hoping for the best.
Negotiate your start date around OPT activation
Your OPT employment start date can't precede your EAD card's validity date. When Prisma Health extends an offer, clarify the intended start date against your EAD issuance timeline. USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your program end date to avoid gaps.
Ask directly about H-1B sponsorship intent
During your offer stage, ask Prisma Health's HR or hiring manager whether the role has a track record of H-1B sponsorship after OPT. Healthcare employers in their category often sponsor H-1B for clinical and technical roles. Getting this confirmed in writing protects your transition planning.
Prisma Health OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prisma Health sponsor OPT visas?
Prisma Health doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization granted directly to you by USCIS based on your F-1 status. What Prisma Health does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. For STEM OPT extensions, Prisma Health must be enrolled in E-Verify, which it is as a large healthcare employer.
Which departments at Prisma Health typically hire OPT students?
Prisma Health's strongest OPT hiring tends to cluster in clinical informatics, pharmacy, health data analytics, and administrative operations. Research and graduate medical education roles also appear with some regularity. Roles requiring a direct match between your degree field and the job description are where OPT candidates have the clearest path to an offer.
How do I find open OPT-compatible roles at Prisma Health?
Search Prisma Health's careers portal and filter by roles that match your degree field. Cross-reference with Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented OPT hiring history so you can prioritize departments that have successfully onboarded OPT students before, rather than cold-applying across all openings.
What is the timeline for starting work at Prisma Health on OPT?
You can begin work at Prisma Health once your EAD card is valid and the start date on your offer aligns. USCIS recommends filing your OPT application at least 90 days before your program end date. Factor in potential processing delays and coordinate your offer acceptance so your EAD is in hand before your Prisma Health start date.
Does Prisma Health sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Prisma Health does sponsor H-1B visas for qualifying roles, and the OPT-to-H-1B transition is a documented pathway for employees who demonstrate value during their OPT period. Ask explicitly during the hiring process whether your specific role has a history of H-1B sponsorship, as this varies by department and position level within the organization.
How does Prisma Health hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Prisma Health can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Prisma Health's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.