Clinical Education Specialist Green Card Jobs
Clinical Education Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your authorization to the employer rather than a visa clock. Healthcare systems, medical device companies, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor this role. Expect 12 to 24 months from PERM filing to I-140 approval for most applicants.
See All Clinical Education Specialist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 19+ Clinical Education Specialist jobs
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 19+ Clinical Education Specialist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Clinical Education Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Great careers start with great training!! The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today!!
You can be instrumental in training new Banner Health employees by becoming an RN Clinical Education Specialist teaching onboarding with Banner's Education team supporting Banner's Phoenix Valley.
Banner Health Clinical Education department provides educational support for Banner Health to enhance patient outcomes and the clinical proficiency of staff which entails, supporting onboarding, clinical academies, regulatory education, and ongoing educational needs.
Work Location: Hybrid, traveling for this role will be required.
Shift: Monday - Friday - time varies.
Certs/ Licensure: Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Candidate must have 3-5 years acute care experience and a minimum of a BSN.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing and conducting education for clinicians, providers and other key clinical services staff within assigned facility/entity, including evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff and key leaders based on results. This position facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. Designs and delivers programs that support the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals, implemented using the organization’s framework for professional clinical practice and development.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Supports and develops staff within the facility/entity, including preceptors, new graduates and experienced clinicians, while acting as role model for proficient clinical practice and applications, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth by serving as an education resource for clinical policy and procedures, standards of care and external agency requirements. Provides clinical leadership, establishing visibility and credibility.
-
Serves as a change agent and leader in the interpretation, implementation and evaluation of educational programs as related to the goals and initiatives of the organization. Participates in facility/entity, regional, and system development to ensure the standardization and consistent application of onboarding and educational programs, which may include the preceptor program, clinical academies and clinical application implementations. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies on a facility/entity level. Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice.
-
Assures seamless orientation of new hires and/or transferring clinical staff by overseeing the orientation process from classroom to clinical area. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and facilitates onboarding and ongoing clinical-related competencies. Assisting with ensuring clinical staff have access to requisite clinical and educational programs.
-
Assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, educational materials and developmental programs and services on a department, facility/entity, regional or system level (shared services) related to staff needs and quality and safety drivers. Incorporate evidence-based practice into all training and educational programs. Delivers learning opportunities that includes related materials for clinical and technical education while utilizing adult learning principles to deliver standardized content and materials. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities appropriate to the content and the learner by adopting innovation and embracing technology to deliver on learning needs and accomplish learning goals. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner: Responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation, record keeping and quality of continuing education activities reviewed. Ensures all education providing continuing nursing education hours adheres to the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Accreditation Program criteria and is consistent with the operational standards of a Provider Unit.
-
Evaluates learning effectiveness through perceptual feedback tools, knowledge-based testing and skills assessment. Evaluates and modifies educational opportunities, as needed. Coordinates and communicates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met, including establishing an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations and provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs. Coordinates, communicates, and incorporates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met to drive outcomes both short and long term. Establishes an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations. Provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs and expected behavior change. Tracks and/or maintains education enrollment, attendance and completion.
-
Participates in unit, facility/entity or system committees and teams in an educational capacity. Participates on committees and teams that research activities regarding new clinical and technical educational programs to increase quality and standards of care for the assigned facility/entity, region and/or system. Collaborates to support facility/entity or system teams to implement the educational components of new practice initiatives and evidence based practice.
-
May provide feedback on annual budget for delivery of clinical educational programs.
-
This position is accountable for achieving clinical and technical competencies and workforce development opportunities within assigned facility/entity, supports regional and system opportunities and provides clinical leadership to support learning needs, design and delivery of curriculum using various learning strategies. Internal customers include all levels of clinical leadership and staff, medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include regulatory agencies, educational and community organizations and committees. When planning clinical education programs, follows the requirements of the governing body (e.g. ANCC). When planning Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) events, follows all the requirements of ANCC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner a BSN or higher in nursing is required and a current, unencumbered nursing license.
Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Three to five years work experience in specialty area or related field, or similar experience as an education coordinator/instructor in healthcare environment required. Also requires working knowledge of ancillary and support department responsibilities. Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in specialty area preferred. Two or more years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Great careers start with great training!! The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today!!
You can be instrumental in training new Banner Health employees by becoming an RN Clinical Education Specialist teaching onboarding with Banner's Education team supporting Banner's Phoenix Valley.
Banner Health Clinical Education department provides educational support for Banner Health to enhance patient outcomes and the clinical proficiency of staff which entails, supporting onboarding, clinical academies, regulatory education, and ongoing educational needs.
Work Location: Hybrid, traveling for this role will be required.
Shift: Monday - Friday - time varies.
Certs/ Licensure: Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Candidate must have 3-5 years acute care experience and a minimum of a BSN.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for enhancing clinical practice through planning, developing and conducting education for clinicians, providers and other key clinical services staff within assigned facility/entity, including evaluating the effectiveness of programs and providing guidance to staff and key leaders based on results. This position facilitates assessment and identification of ongoing learning needs for staff development programs. Designs and delivers programs that support the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic goals, implemented using the organization’s framework for professional clinical practice and development.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Supports and develops staff within the facility/entity, including preceptors, new graduates and experienced clinicians, while acting as role model for proficient clinical practice and applications, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth by serving as an education resource for clinical policy and procedures, standards of care and external agency requirements. Provides clinical leadership, establishing visibility and credibility.
-
Serves as a change agent and leader in the interpretation, implementation and evaluation of educational programs as related to the goals and initiatives of the organization. Participates in facility/entity, regional, and system development to ensure the standardization and consistent application of onboarding and educational programs, which may include the preceptor program, clinical academies and clinical application implementations. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies on a facility/entity level. Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice.
-
Assures seamless orientation of new hires and/or transferring clinical staff by overseeing the orientation process from classroom to clinical area. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and facilitates onboarding and ongoing clinical-related competencies. Assisting with ensuring clinical staff have access to requisite clinical and educational programs.
-
Assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, educational materials and developmental programs and services on a department, facility/entity, regional or system level (shared services) related to staff needs and quality and safety drivers. Incorporate evidence-based practice into all training and educational programs. Delivers learning opportunities that includes related materials for clinical and technical education while utilizing adult learning principles to deliver standardized content and materials. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities appropriate to the content and the learner by adopting innovation and embracing technology to deliver on learning needs and accomplish learning goals. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner: Responsible for all aspects of the development, implementation, evaluation, record keeping and quality of continuing education activities reviewed. Ensures all education providing continuing nursing education hours adheres to the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) Accreditation Program criteria and is consistent with the operational standards of a Provider Unit.
-
Evaluates learning effectiveness through perceptual feedback tools, knowledge-based testing and skills assessment. Evaluates and modifies educational opportunities, as needed. Coordinates and communicates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met, including establishing an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations and provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs. Coordinates, communicates, and incorporates feedback from trainees to ensure training needs are met to drive outcomes both short and long term. Establishes an effective classroom environment. Tracks and follows up on the results of evaluations. Provides feedback to leadership and suggests opportunities to enhance training/learning or knowledge based programs and expected behavior change. Tracks and/or maintains education enrollment, attendance and completion.
-
Participates in unit, facility/entity or system committees and teams in an educational capacity. Participates on committees and teams that research activities regarding new clinical and technical educational programs to increase quality and standards of care for the assigned facility/entity, region and/or system. Collaborates to support facility/entity or system teams to implement the educational components of new practice initiatives and evidence based practice.
-
May provide feedback on annual budget for delivery of clinical educational programs.
-
This position is accountable for achieving clinical and technical competencies and workforce development opportunities within assigned facility/entity, supports regional and system opportunities and provides clinical leadership to support learning needs, design and delivery of curriculum using various learning strategies. Internal customers include all levels of clinical leadership and staff, medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include regulatory agencies, educational and community organizations and committees. When planning clinical education programs, follows the requirements of the governing body (e.g. ANCC). When planning Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) events, follows all the requirements of ANCC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required. If/when functioning as a Nurse Planner a BSN or higher in nursing is required and a current, unencumbered nursing license.
Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required.
Three to five years work experience in specialty area or related field, or similar experience as an education coordinator/instructor in healthcare environment required. Also requires working knowledge of ancillary and support department responsibilities. Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills, strong organization and communication skills and the ability to take initiative, solve problems and improve processes required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in specialty area preferred. Two or more years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
See all 19+ Clinical Education Specialist jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Clinical Education Specialist roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Education Specialist
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
PERM requires your degree and clinical training to match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. Get foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before your first sponsor interview so delays don't stall the labor certification filing.
Target healthcare employers with PERM filing history
Hospital systems, medical device manufacturers, and continuing medical education companies file PERM for Clinical Education Specialists regularly. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 11-9111 to identify employers who have sponsored this specific role before.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship and Clinical Education Specialist to surface roles where employers have already committed to the PERM process. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsoring employers so you're not guessing which job postings include green card support.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one with significant clinical specialization, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 typically moves faster than EB-3 for most nationalities and avoids the skilled worker backlog that affects EB-3 filers from high-demand countries.
Understand how the PERM recruitment process affects your start date
Your employer must complete a 60-day DOL-supervised recruitment window before filing PERM. Negotiate your offer letter to account for this timeline so your H-1B or other nonimmigrant status doesn't lapse while the labor certification is pending.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before the offer stage
Employers sponsoring you for a green card must be able to verify employment eligibility. Confirming E-Verify enrollment early surfaces any compliance gaps that could delay or complicate USCIS approval of your I-140 petition after PERM certification.
Clinical Education Specialist jobs are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Clinical Education Specialist JobsClinical Education Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Education Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Clinical Education Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in nursing, health sciences, or a related clinical field. If the role requires a master's degree or an equivalent advanced clinical credential, your employer can file under EB-2 instead. The distinction matters because EB-2 typically carries shorter wait times for applicants from most countries outside India and China.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with an expiration date. Unlike the H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 green cards, and the process is not capped in the same way. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment period, and the full cycle from labor certification to I-485 approval typically takes 18 to 36 months or longer depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
Which employers sponsor Clinical Education Specialists for green cards?
Hospital networks, academic medical centers, medical device companies such as those producing infusion systems or surgical equipment, and healthcare technology firms all sponsor this role. Pharmaceutical companies with clinical training functions also file PERM for Clinical Education Specialists. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing OFLC PERM disclosure data filtered to the relevant SOC code, or by using Migrate Mate to find roles where green card sponsorship is already confirmed.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed?
You can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, using portability rules under AC21. If you switch jobs before the I-140 approval, your employer must refile PERM from the beginning with your new sponsor. Changing employers mid-PERM is one of the most common ways Clinical Education Specialists lose months of processing progress, so timing any job move carefully is critical.
What credentials do I need to strengthen a green card application for this role?
A degree in clinical nursing, health education, or a related biomedical field is the baseline. Employers filing under EB-2 will need documented evidence of your advanced degree and specialized clinical knowledge. USCIS also weighs whether your foreign credential equivalency is established through a recognized evaluation. Certifications such as CPLP or specialty clinical credentials add weight to your I-140 and can help distinguish your profile if the employer is filing concurrent I-140 petitions for multiple candidates.
See which Clinical Education Specialist employers are hiring and sponsoring visas right now.
Search Clinical Education Specialist Jobs