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Educator roles in K-12 schools, universities, and workforce training programs can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your employer files the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the role, putting you on a permanent residency path rather than a renewable visa cycle.
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Under the supervision of the Director of Professional Development, the Nurse Clinical Educator is responsible for facilitating and participating in QI/PI activities. He/she facilitates hospital based educational activities, Critical Care focused nursing continuing education in Cardiac and ensuring that Cardiac specific elements are included in orientation and ongoing competency for new staff members as well as current critical care staff members. He/she will coordinate with the Critical Care Managers to ensure that the Nursing units are prepared to care for critically ill adult patients and collaborate with other members of the Nursing Professional Development staff.
Job Duties:
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Ensures that initial and annual competency evaluations completed by the critical care nursing staff are pertinent.
- Works with clinical leadership to ensure the availability of equipment, medications, staffing, and other resources through the development and periodic review of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Interacts and collaborates with individuals or groups of nursing staff at the unit level to meet their learning needs to maintain clinical competency and achieve Department of Nursing and unit goals.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs to meet identified learning needs and/or to meet regulatory body or department requirements. Coordinates the development of current, evidence-based standards of care.
- Collaborates with Nursing Management Team members to identify learning needs of staff to plan educational programs/activities.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates with the appropriate individuals, an orientation program for new staff members to maximize effectiveness of orientation process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's level preparation is desirable.
Experience:
3+ years’ experience in related clinical areas - ER experience required. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in clinical nursing practice. Demonstrates experience in planning, implementing and evaluating teaching/learning experiences. Possesses special interest and skill in the cardiac surgical care of adult patients in the intensive care setting demonstrated by training, clinical experience, or focused continuing nursing education. Maintains competency in cardiac critical care.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Specialty certification in critical care preferred.
Shift/Hours: Full Time, Days - 36 hours weekly
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson Health Northeast
Primary Location Address
380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
1
Job Details
Under the supervision of the Director of Professional Development, the Nurse Clinical Educator is responsible for facilitating and participating in QI/PI activities. He/she facilitates hospital based educational activities, Critical Care focused nursing continuing education in Cardiac and ensuring that Cardiac specific elements are included in orientation and ongoing competency for new staff members as well as current critical care staff members. He/she will coordinate with the Critical Care Managers to ensure that the Nursing units are prepared to care for critically ill adult patients and collaborate with other members of the Nursing Professional Development staff.
Job Duties:
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Ensures that initial and annual competency evaluations completed by the critical care nursing staff are pertinent.
- Works with clinical leadership to ensure the availability of equipment, medications, staffing, and other resources through the development and periodic review of standards, policies, and procedures.
- Interacts and collaborates with individuals or groups of nursing staff at the unit level to meet their learning needs to maintain clinical competency and achieve Department of Nursing and unit goals.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs to meet identified learning needs and/or to meet regulatory body or department requirements. Coordinates the development of current, evidence-based standards of care.
- Collaborates with Nursing Management Team members to identify learning needs of staff to plan educational programs/activities.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates with the appropriate individuals, an orientation program for new staff members to maximize effectiveness of orientation process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's level preparation is desirable.
Experience:
3+ years’ experience in related clinical areas - ER experience required. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in clinical nursing practice. Demonstrates experience in planning, implementing and evaluating teaching/learning experiences. Possesses special interest and skill in the cardiac surgical care of adult patients in the intensive care setting demonstrated by training, clinical experience, or focused continuing nursing education. Maintains competency in cardiac critical care.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Specialty certification in critical care preferred.
Shift/Hours: Full Time, Days - 36 hours weekly
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson Health Northeast
Primary Location Address
380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Educator
Credential your foreign degree before applying
U.S. school districts and universities require foreign credential evaluations before sponsoring PERM. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member agency early, especially if your teaching degree is from a three-year program, which some evaluators flag as sub-baccalaureate.
Target districts with established PERM filing history
Public school districts, community colleges, and large private universities file PERM regularly. Search for Educator roles at institutions that list 'visa sponsorship available' or whose HR departments reference DOL certification, since first-time PERM sponsors often underestimate the timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card-sponsoring schools
Filter Educator openings by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out institutions that only offer H-1B visa cap-exempt sponsorship and surfaces schools already familiar with the PERM labor certification process.
Understand how state licensure interacts with PERM
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for the role. If your state teaching license requires U.S. coursework or a Praxis exam, those requirements must be listed in the labor certification, which affects how your credentials are evaluated during DOL review.
Confirm your employer will sponsor EB-2 versus EB-3
EB-2 requires a demonstrated advanced degree requirement for the position, not just your personal qualifications. Many K-12 roles are classified EB-3 because a bachelor's degree suffices. Clarify which category your employer intends to file under before you accept an offer.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Look up your occupation's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can flag any offer that falls below the PERM-required minimum.
Green Card Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Educator roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most K-12 teaching positions qualify under EB-3, since they require a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Postsecondary roles, such as university faculty or instructional coordinators requiring a master's or doctoral degree, can qualify under EB-2. Your employer defines the minimum educational requirement in the PERM labor certification, and that requirement determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Educators?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and capped annually, requiring renewal and lottery selection for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often one to three years total, but it leads directly to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status you must renew.
Which types of employers sponsor Educators for green cards?
Public school districts, charter school networks, community colleges, four-year universities, and private K-12 schools are the most active sponsors. Workforce development organizations and adult education programs also file PERM for qualified Educators. Institutions with dedicated HR or legal teams are more likely to have an established PERM process and can give you a realistic sponsorship timeline.
How can I find Educator jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Educator openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This is more reliable than manually screening job postings, since many schools that sponsor visas don't advertise it explicitly in their listings. Filtering by sponsorship history helps you direct your applications to institutions already familiar with PERM.
What role does the DOL prevailing wage play in an Educator PERM application?
Before filing PERM, your employer submits a prevailing wage request to DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification. The certified wage sets the floor for what you must be paid throughout the green card process. You can preview wage levels for your specific occupation, location, and experience using the OFLC Wage Search. Offers below the certified prevailing wage will cause USCIS to deny the I-140 petition even after PERM is approved.