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Registered Nurse CPT positions let F-1 nursing students earn supervised clinical hours that count directly toward their degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize each CPT placement before you start, and the role must align with your program's clinical training curriculum. Hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics all hire CPT nurses.
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As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
Job Description Summary:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
Position Responsibilities
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assesses, monitors, and documents patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
Job Description Summary:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
Position Responsibilities
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assesses, monitors, and documents patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsRegistered Nurse CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Registered Nurse on CPT without being licensed yet?
CPT authorizes the training arrangement, but state nursing boards control who can practice as an RN. Most states require full licensure before you can work independently in a clinical RN role. Some hospitals offer CPT placements under a graduate nurse or extern title while your NCLEX application is pending, which keeps you within state scope-of-practice rules while fulfilling your curricular hours.
How does my school determine whether a nursing CPT placement qualifies?
Your DSO evaluates whether the position is an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field. For nursing programs, this typically means the role involves direct patient care, clinical skill development, or supervised practice in a setting that maps to your program's clinical competency requirements. A job in hospital administration or medical billing generally won't qualify, even at a healthcare employer.
Do hospitals know how to handle CPT work authorization for nurses?
Larger hospital systems and academic medical centers are more likely to have HR teams familiar with F-1 CPT, since they routinely hire international nursing students for clinical rotations. Smaller outpatient clinics may not. Before accepting an offer, ask HR whether they've processed CPT students before and whether they're enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for employment verification at most healthcare employers with federal contracts.
Where can I find Registered Nurse jobs that work with CPT students?
Migrate Mate lists nursing roles from employers with documented work authorization experience, so you're not cold-applying to facilities that have never hired an F-1 student. Look for postings at hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and VA-affiliated facilities, which have the compliance infrastructure to handle CPT documentation without delays.
Does full-time CPT as an RN affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, has no impact on OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation to bridge to H-1B visa sponsorship, confirm with your DSO whether your hospital placement will be classified as full-time or part-time before signing your offer letter.