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Chief Nursing Officer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Health systems sponsoring CNOs must document a nationwide recruitment effort and meet DOL prevailing wage standards for the role.
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Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise
Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As a Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff. Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be
- Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
- Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
- Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
- Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
- Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
- Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
- Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
- Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.
Qualifications
- Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
- Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
- Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
- Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
- Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity
Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise
Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As a Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff. Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be
- Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
- Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
- Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
- Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
- Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
- Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
- Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
- Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.
Qualifications
- Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
- Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
- Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
- Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
- Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before recruiting. Make sure your advanced nursing degree, executive licensure, and years of progressive leadership match what DOL will certify, gaps between your CV and the posted requirements can derail the labor certification.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
CNO roles often fall into wage level III or IV under DOL's occupational classification. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro before accepting an offer, the offered salary must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage or PERM will be denied.
Target health systems with I-140 approval history
Use Migrate Mate to find health systems and hospital networks with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by location and executive nursing roles, so you approach employers already familiar with the PERM-to-I-140 pipeline.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 classification
If your highest nursing degree is a master's or DNP, you likely qualify under EB-2. A BSN with extensive CNO-level experience may require EB-3. Your classification affects your priority date queue, particularly if you're a national of a high-demand country facing per-country backlogs.
Account for the PERM recruitment window in your timeline
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment, job orders, newspaper ads, and internal postings, before filing PERM. That process typically takes several months before the petition even reaches DOL. Build this runway into negotiations when evaluating start dates and contract terms.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar CNO-level occupation without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Chief Nursing Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers Chief Nursing Officer roles?
Most CNO candidates qualify under EB-2, which covers professionals with an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty role. EB-3 is available for CNOs with a bachelor's degree. Your employer files PERM labor certification with DOL first, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. The correct category affects both your filing path and your priority date queue.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CNO?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test before filing. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority date backlogs. The I-140 and adjustment of status steps follow PERM approval.
How do I find health systems actively sponsoring green cards for CNO positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by location and role type, so you can focus outreach on health systems already familiar with the PERM-to-I-140 process. Many large hospital networks and integrated health systems sponsor executive nursing roles, but sponsorship willingness varies significantly by organization size and HR infrastructure.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before it's approved?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM labor certification is tied to the sponsoring employer and cannot transfer. Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 adjustment application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar executive nursing occupation without restarting the entire process.
Does a CNO role require additional credential verification for PERM purposes?
PERM requires DOL to certify that the job requirements are a legitimate business necessity and that no qualified U.S. workers are available. For CNO roles, this means your employer's posted requirements, including specific degree fields, licensure, and leadership experience, must reflect actual operational needs rather than being written to fit only your profile. USCIS reviews the same requirements again at the I-140 stage, so consistency between your credentials and the certified job description matters throughout.