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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Danville, PA
Job Category: CRNA, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC CRNA Division
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Job ID: R-95926
Starting Salary: Newly implemented competitive compensation and $75,000 loan forgiveness
- 403B: Geisinger contributes a minimum of 3% of your compensation (up to $23,000 per year; or up to $30,500 per year if you’re age 50+)
- CME Allowance: $3,000 with the ability to roll over $1,000 to the following year. 10 CME days
- Work/Life Balance: 23.5 PTO days annually, 6 national holidays
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with all anesthesia staff and department employees. Coordinates department activities in at least one of the following areas: Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, Epic, or Performance Improvement.
Job Duties
- Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to staff in the Anesthesia Department.
- Participates in the formulation of CRNA policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments; communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational opportunities.
- Communicates significant issues on units to Chief CRNA in a timely manner.
- Assists Chief CRNA by carrying out the process improvement plan and educational plan with staff completing documentation of remediation.
- Provides education for new products, equipment, and procedures in collaboration with the equipment coordinator.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Reviews employee performance and completes periodic and annual evaluations.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational activities.
- Establishes, teaches, and evaluates professional development activities.
- Coordinates the activities associated with Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, and Epic or Performance Improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
- Mentoring Skills
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Policies And Standards
- Patients Rights
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Work/Life Balance
- Awards and Recognition
- Up to $1,000,000 in Life Insurance
- Retirement Contribution
- Disability Coverage
- Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
Location: Danville, PA
Job Category: CRNA, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC CRNA Division
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Job ID: R-95926
Starting Salary: Newly implemented competitive compensation and $75,000 loan forgiveness
- 403B: Geisinger contributes a minimum of 3% of your compensation (up to $23,000 per year; or up to $30,500 per year if you’re age 50+)
- CME Allowance: $3,000 with the ability to roll over $1,000 to the following year. 10 CME days
- Work/Life Balance: 23.5 PTO days annually, 6 national holidays
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with all anesthesia staff and department employees. Coordinates department activities in at least one of the following areas: Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, Epic, or Performance Improvement.
Job Duties
- Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations to staff in the Anesthesia Department.
- Participates in the formulation of CRNA policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments; communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational opportunities.
- Communicates significant issues on units to Chief CRNA in a timely manner.
- Assists Chief CRNA by carrying out the process improvement plan and educational plan with staff completing documentation of remediation.
- Provides education for new products, equipment, and procedures in collaboration with the equipment coordinator.
- Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
- Reviews employee performance and completes periodic and annual evaluations.
- Directs individual professional development through mentoring, coaching, and educational activities.
- Establishes, teaches, and evaluates professional development activities.
- Coordinates the activities associated with Education, Orientation, Competencies, Research, Equipment, and Epic or Performance Improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
- Mentoring Skills
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Policies And Standards
- Patients Rights
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Work/Life Balance
- Awards and Recognition
- Up to $1,000,000 in Life Insurance
- Retirement Contribution
- Disability Coverage
- Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Target hospital systems with active PERM filings
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM applications regularly for NP roles, making them far more capable of managing the recruitment documentation and prevailing-wage steps than smaller practices encountering the process for the first time.
Check prevailing wage requirements using OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer's posted salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and location. A wage shortfall discovered after PERM filing triggers a denial that restarts your entire priority date clock.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer
NP roles with a master's degree requirement typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship, which can mean shorter wait times for certain countries. Ask the employer which category they intend to file under before signing any employment agreement.
Search for green card sponsoring NP employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters NP job listings by employers who have a documented history of green card sponsorship, so you're not spending time on applications where PERM is off the table before the first interview.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
PERM labor certification can take 18 months or longer from initial filing to I-140 approval. Getting written confirmation of when your employer will initiate the process protects you if the practice is acquired or your supervisor changes before filing begins.
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Find Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner JobsCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
NP roles can qualify under either category depending on how the employer defines the position. EB-2 applies when the job genuinely requires a master's degree, which many NP positions do. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's plus licensure meets the stated minimum. Your employer's PERM labor certification will specify the category, so confirm their intended classification before accepting an offer.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for NPs?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary visa, so there's no renewal cycle or employer-change anxiety once your green card is approved. Unlike H-1B, EB-3 has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs can extend timelines for applicants from high-demand countries. The full PERM-to-green-card process typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
Which employers commonly sponsor green cards for Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners?
Large hospital networks, VA medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and academic medical institutions file PERM applications for NP roles most consistently. These organizations have dedicated HR or immigration teams that understand the DOL recruitment documentation requirements. Smaller private practices sometimes sponsor but may lack the administrative infrastructure to manage the process without specialized immigration counsel.
How can I find NP jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate surfaces NP job listings filtered by employers with a documented PERM filing history, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to practices that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Because PERM sponsorship requires employer commitment well before your green card is approved, targeting employers already familiar with the process significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through mid-filing.
Does my foreign nursing degree affect PERM eligibility or processing time?
Yes. USCIS and DOL require that your foreign credentials be evaluated for equivalency with U.S. educational requirements before your employer can complete the PERM application. CGFNS provides the standard credential evaluation for foreign-trained nurses. Delays in obtaining your evaluation report directly delay your employer's PERM filing date, which is also your priority date, so starting CGFNS early is critical.
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