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In House Counsel roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Legal roles requiring a J.D. and bar admission typically satisfy the advanced-degree requirement, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign-trained attorneys.
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Position Summary: Responsible for supervising, coordinating, and participating in the delivery of nursing care for all patient care units following hospital policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice. In accordance with clinical standards and guidelines, coordinates the placement of elective and emergent admissions and transfers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
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Ensures efficient administration of nursing services and quality of care.
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Coordinates, with other health team members, patient placement and delivery of patient care with final decision-making responsibility.
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Identifies and evaluates bed availability in patient care departments by super census review and continuous rounding.
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Communicates and coordinates with the managers, coordinators, contact nurses to ensure that all shifts have standardized admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
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Initiates new concepts, approaches, and procedures in the placement of patients to facilitate their admission process.
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Conducts rounds on patients and families waiting for beds in ER and PACU and communicates bed placement plan.
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Coordinates and facilitates morning report to Patient Care Services Manager of Nursing Support or Utilization Review/Patient Placement Coordinator.
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Communicates with ER and PACU frequently to prevent a back-up of admissions and to put into place process that might stop a backlog.
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Participates in the evaluation of the metrics and communicates the information to the appropriate people.
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Acts as a resource person and provides support and direction to patient care units. Participates in delivery of patient care.
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Seeks to improve quality of service by continuously developing individual competencies within scope of practice.
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Serves as administrative representative in the absence of administration.
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Coordinates weekend staffing for units.
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Demonstrates a commitment to continued self-growth and maintenance of competency.
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Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications
Required:
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BSN or enrolled in a BSN program with an approved education plan, or related degree and comparable experience
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Five (5) years comprehensive clinical experience in target care types and recent acute care experience
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Current RN license in the State of Michigan
Preferred:
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Utilization Management knowledge in addition to health care regulatory and managed care environments
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Critical care experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Thorough knowledge of Nursing Standards of Practice and Standards of Patient Care.
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Thorough knowledge of hospital and departmental operations, policies, and procedures.
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Demonstrates the ability to evaluate individualized patient care plans and standards of care for the patient population served.
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Enhances individual professional growth and development through evaluation of self and employee educational needs; participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
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Demonstrates diverse clinical knowledge regarding patient care needs.
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Understands and knows the scope of service of each patient care unit.
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Maintains professional licensure, certifications, and clinical competencies as required by hospital.
Additional Information
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Schedule: Part-time
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Requisition ID: 26011932
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Daily Work Times: 7:00pm-7:30am
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Hours Per Pay Period: 48
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On Call: No
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Weekends: Yes
About Us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Verify your J.D. qualifies under EB-2
Foreign law degrees need a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. J.D. before PERM filing begins. Get a course-by-course evaluation early so credential gaps don't stall your employer's I-140 petition later.
Target companies with dedicated legal departments
Large public companies, financial institutions, and tech firms maintain in-house legal teams large enough to absorb PERM recruitment timelines. Smaller companies often can't sustain the 60-to-90-day DOL audit window without disrupting hiring plans.
Ask about bar admission requirements upfront
Many EB-2 PERM applications for In House Counsel roles list active bar admission as a job requirement. If you're not yet admitted in the relevant state, clarify whether your employer will file before or after you pass, since PERM job requirements must reflect actual duties.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter In House Counsel roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history. This cuts prospecting time and surfaces companies that have already committed to the green card process for legal professionals.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage throughout the green card process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your role and location before accepting an offer, so you're not underpaid relative to the certified wage.
Understand priority dates for your country at EB-2
If you're from India or China, EB-2 priority date backlogs can add years to your wait. EB-3 sometimes moves faster for those nationalities, and your employer can file a concurrent I-140 and I-485 if a visa number is immediately available to you.
Green Card In House Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an In House Counsel role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most In House Counsel positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a J.D. or equivalent advanced degree as a minimum requirement. If the role is structured to require only a bachelor's degree plus limited legal experience, it may fall under EB-3 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the classification based on the actual job requirements used in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for In House Counsel roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most nationalities, and it leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to a green card rather than repeated renewals.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need a credential evaluation of your law degree if it was issued outside the United States, official transcripts, your bar admission certificate or proof of eligibility, and a detailed resume reflecting the duties in the PERM job description. Discrepancies between your credentials and the filed job requirements are a common cause of PERM audits, so document alignment matters early.
How can I find In House Counsel employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search In House Counsel roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already gone through the process for legal professionals. General job boards don't surface this sponsorship data, which means you can spend months pursuing roles at employers who won't sponsor.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. In-house legal roles generally qualify as similar to other legal positions, but your new employer should confirm the occupational classification matches before you make the move.