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Sun River Health hires nurses across community health and primary care settings, with roles ranging from staff RNs to clinical leads. The organization has a history of supporting international candidates through employment-based sponsorship pathways, making it a viable target for foreign-trained nurses pursuing long-term U.S. work authorization.
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Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse/ MAT Care Manager to join its busy team at our Riverhead site.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse/ MAT Care Manager is a part of multidisciplinary team within Sun River Health that uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and the use of resources. This position will monitor quality of care to ensure that infection control, risk management and all other aspects of services are appropriate. Serve as patient advocate, provide care management, and crisis management. Understand harm reduction approaches and demonstrate empathic understanding of medical and psychosocial development needs. Participate in opioid overdose prevention education and training of staff and patients.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45.00 - $52.11 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as point person and primary contact champion for the site location
- Complete MAT intakes by phone or in person
- Complete MAT Patient care plans
- Complete recovery support plans
- Document all encounters
- Complete all necessary consent forms to coordinate care with external agencies
- Complete discharge paperwork in conjunction with the MAT provider; Drafting, scanning etcetera
- Triage presenting issues & provide basic nursing skills in every visit to patients/attend all visits Pre – visit planning on all charts, loading correct templates, updated consents and check for any open referrals (i.e. SATP, MH/BPS)
- I-STOP & PNP (completed in tandem with provider)
- Opioid overdose prevention
- Prior authorizations
- Labs/Review and Flag
- Collection of urine for UDS (urine drug screens) on all MAT patients; all women of childbearing age and premenopausal women get a urine pregnancy test.
- Providing case management to MAT patients
- Manage internal, external, and Health Home referrals
- Attend and present at weekly case conferencing
- Patient education including stigma & opioid overdose prevention
- Liaison with pharmacy
- Outreach, scheduling, & rescheduling MAT appointments
- Panel monitoring (The nurse is responsible for MAT excel spreadsheets (case conference, discharge, and patient master list).
- Provide opioid overdose prevention education and training.
- Participate in MAT program initiatives or other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 1-2 year of experience in acute care setting
- Minimum Requirement for Licensure/ Certification/Registration:
- New York State License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
About Sun River Health
Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.
Our Culture
At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding engagement. We celebrate our staff's dedication and person-centered spirit through the Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership and community spirit. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive. Our values of respect, integrity and excellence guide our interactions with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they deserve.
Benefits
At Sun River Health, we are committed to building a personal relationship with our team and supporting you in every way we can. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
Why Join Sun River Health?
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a proud network of care that offers high-quality health and social support services to communities in need.
- Professional Growth: We provide opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive Environment: Our culture promotes wellness, inclusivity, and recognition, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Community Impact: Make a difference in the lives of individuals and families by providing quality, affordable health care.
Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.
INTRODUCTION
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse/ MAT Care Manager to join its busy team at our Riverhead site.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse/ MAT Care Manager is a part of multidisciplinary team within Sun River Health that uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and the use of resources. This position will monitor quality of care to ensure that infection control, risk management and all other aspects of services are appropriate. Serve as patient advocate, provide care management, and crisis management. Understand harm reduction approaches and demonstrate empathic understanding of medical and psychosocial development needs. Participate in opioid overdose prevention education and training of staff and patients.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45.00 - $52.11 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as point person and primary contact champion for the site location
- Complete MAT intakes by phone or in person
- Complete MAT Patient care plans
- Complete recovery support plans
- Document all encounters
- Complete all necessary consent forms to coordinate care with external agencies
- Complete discharge paperwork in conjunction with the MAT provider; Drafting, scanning etcetera
- Triage presenting issues & provide basic nursing skills in every visit to patients/attend all visits Pre – visit planning on all charts, loading correct templates, updated consents and check for any open referrals (i.e. SATP, MH/BPS)
- I-STOP & PNP (completed in tandem with provider)
- Opioid overdose prevention
- Prior authorizations
- Labs/Review and Flag
- Collection of urine for UDS (urine drug screens) on all MAT patients; all women of childbearing age and premenopausal women get a urine pregnancy test.
- Providing case management to MAT patients
- Manage internal, external, and Health Home referrals
- Attend and present at weekly case conferencing
- Patient education including stigma & opioid overdose prevention
- Liaison with pharmacy
- Outreach, scheduling, & rescheduling MAT appointments
- Panel monitoring (The nurse is responsible for MAT excel spreadsheets (case conference, discharge, and patient master list).
- Provide opioid overdose prevention education and training.
- Participate in MAT program initiatives or other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Qualifications
- Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 1-2 year of experience in acute care setting
- Minimum Requirement for Licensure/ Certification/Registration:
- New York State License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
About Sun River Health
Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975. Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City. This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.
Our Culture
At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition. Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding engagement. We celebrate our staff's dedication and person-centered spirit through the Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership and community spirit. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive. Our values of respect, integrity and excellence guide our interactions with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they deserve.
Benefits
At Sun River Health, we are committed to building a personal relationship with our team and supporting you in every way we can. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
- Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
- Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
Why Join Sun River Health?
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a proud network of care that offers high-quality health and social support services to communities in need.
- Professional Growth: We provide opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive Environment: Our culture promotes wellness, inclusivity, and recognition, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Community Impact: Make a difference in the lives of individuals and families by providing quality, affordable health care.
Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.
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Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign nursing education must be reviewed by a CGFNS-approved credential evaluation service before USCIS will process an employment-based petition. Complete this step early, evaluation timelines can run several months and will gate every downstream filing.
Confirm your NCLEX and state licensure status
Sun River Health operates in New York, so you'll need a valid New York RN license before you can start. If you're still NCLEX-pending, communicate that timeline clearly to hiring managers so they can plan around your expected start date.
Target Sun River Health's community health openings specifically
Sun River Health primarily serves Federally Qualified Health Center patient populations. Roles in community and preventive care settings tend to align with their sponsorship history, so prioritize those postings when browsing Nursing positions rather than applying broadly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsored Nursing roles
Searching for visa-sponsoring healthcare employers manually is slow and unreliable. Migrate Mate surfaces Nursing positions at employers like Sun River Health that have an active sponsorship track record, so you're applying where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Understand how EB-3 PERM timelines affect your start date
EB-3 sponsorship requires a DOL PERM labor certification before USCIS can approve the immigrant petition. The full process from PERM filing to Green Card approval can span one to several years depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog.
Negotiate a clear sponsorship commitment in your offer letter
Before signing, confirm in writing which visa category the employer will file for, who covers filing fees, and what happens to sponsorship if your role changes. Verbal commitments are not binding and become difficult to enforce once you've started.
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Find Nursing at Sun River Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Sun River Health sponsor H-1B visas for Nursings?
Sun River Health's documented sponsorship activity for Nursing roles focuses on employment-based immigrant visa pathways, particularly EB-2 and EB-3, rather than the H-1B. Nursing roles typically fall under Schedule A shortage occupations, which can streamline the PERM labor certification step for EB-3 petitions. If H-1B sponsorship is a requirement for your situation, clarify this directly with the recruiter before progressing through the hiring process.
Which visa types does Sun River Health commonly use for Nursing roles?
Sun River Health has sponsored Nursing candidates through EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories, as well as TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals who qualify under USMCA. F-1 OPT and CPT are also listed, which may apply to candidates completing U.S.-based nursing programs. Each pathway has different eligibility criteria and timelines, so confirm which category fits your background before applying.
What qualifications and experience does Sun River Health expect for Nursing roles?
Sun River Health predominantly hires for community health and primary care environments. For most RN positions, you'll need an active New York state nursing license, NCLEX passage, and a degree from an accredited program. Foreign-trained nurses must have their credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-approved service before USCIS can process an employment-based petition. Prior experience in federally qualified health center or underserved community settings is a genuine differentiator here.
How do I apply for Nursing jobs at Sun River Health?
The most targeted way to find Nursing openings at Sun River Health that include visa sponsorship is through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by sponsorship track record so you're not guessing. Once you identify a role, apply directly through Sun River Health's careers portal with a resume that clearly states your visa status and expected licensure timeline. Following up with the recruiter to confirm sponsorship availability before the offer stage saves significant time.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process typically take for Nursing roles?
Timeline depends heavily on which visa pathway applies to you. TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals can be approved at the border or port of entry with the right documentation. EB-3 sponsorship through PERM labor certification is a multi-stage process that typically spans one to several years before you receive a Green Card, with waits varying significantly based on your country of birth and the current priority date bulletin from the Department of State.
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