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Lactation consultant jobs with green card sponsorship require PERM labor certification, meaning your employer must document recruitment efforts and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing your I-140 petition. EB-2 candidates need an advanced degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Shift:
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Description:
IBCLC is required Registered Nurse (RN)
Make a Meaningful Impact Beyond the Bedside!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient care team. In this role, you'll help patients navigate their healthcare journey through clinical triage, care coordination, patient education, and ongoing support that improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience. The RN III works in a capacity that requires advanced training, education, certification and/or leadership. Additionally, RN III’s may have program administration and staffing development responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Proficient to work within scope of nursing certification that includes, but is not limited to lactation consulting, advanced wound ostomy care, care/case management certification, diabetes educator or asthma educator certification.
- Serves as a nurse leader by assisting management team with hiring, motivating and engaging clinical staff.
- Identifies and targets at-risk patients who require extensive care to improve health outcomes.
- Assess and triage patient needs by phone and in-office visits.
- Provide clinical guidance, patient education, and care coordination.
- Support patients through transitions of care and post-discharge follow-up.
- Collaborate with providers, care managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and other healthcare partners.
- Manage medication refills, test results, referrals, and prior authorizations.
- Identify preventive care needs and support chronic disease management.
- Help patients access community resources and navigate barriers to care.
- Serve as a clinical resource and leader within the care team.
What We're Looking For:
- EDUCATION: BSN strongly preferred or Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. Advanced certification/training relevant to specialty (e.g., AAACN, IBCLC) or graduate degree preferred.
- CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid, unrestricted RN license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of clinical experience in ambulatory care or specialty, and/or demonstrated competency in IHA’s RN II position.
Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?
- Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues.
- Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
- Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships.
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.
About us
At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our team.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
IBCLC is required Registered Nurse (RN)
Make a Meaningful Impact Beyond the Bedside!
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient care team. In this role, you'll help patients navigate their healthcare journey through clinical triage, care coordination, patient education, and ongoing support that improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience. The RN III works in a capacity that requires advanced training, education, certification and/or leadership. Additionally, RN III’s may have program administration and staffing development responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Proficient to work within scope of nursing certification that includes, but is not limited to lactation consulting, advanced wound ostomy care, care/case management certification, diabetes educator or asthma educator certification.
- Serves as a nurse leader by assisting management team with hiring, motivating and engaging clinical staff.
- Identifies and targets at-risk patients who require extensive care to improve health outcomes.
- Assess and triage patient needs by phone and in-office visits.
- Provide clinical guidance, patient education, and care coordination.
- Support patients through transitions of care and post-discharge follow-up.
- Collaborate with providers, care managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialists, and other healthcare partners.
- Manage medication refills, test results, referrals, and prior authorizations.
- Identify preventive care needs and support chronic disease management.
- Help patients access community resources and navigate barriers to care.
- Serve as a clinical resource and leader within the care team.
What We're Looking For:
- EDUCATION: BSN strongly preferred or Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. Advanced certification/training relevant to specialty (e.g., AAACN, IBCLC) or graduate degree preferred.
- CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Valid, unrestricted RN license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of clinical experience in ambulatory care or specialty, and/or demonstrated competency in IHA’s RN II position.
Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?
- Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible colleagues.
- Predictable outpatient schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
- Collaborative team environment with strong provider partnerships.
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful work improving the health of patients and communities across Southeast Michigan.
About us
At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional care through our core values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our team.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lactation Consultant
Verify your IBCLC credential aligns with EB-2
USCIS treats the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential as evidence of specialized knowledge, but EB-2 still requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Gather transcripts and employer letters that document your clinical progression before any petition is filed.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file PERM applications far more routinely than private lactation practices or outpatient clinics. Search employer records through OFLC Wage Search to identify which health systems have certified lactation consultant positions recently.
Find green-card-sponsoring lactation employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Use it to narrow your outreach to hospitals and health systems that have already navigated the PERM process for clinical specialists like lactation consultants.
Request a prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before the PERM recruitment phase begins. Ask HR to confirm whether they've requested one for your SOC code, because delays at this stage push back your entire priority date timeline regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Document your specialty in O*NET terms for PERM
PERM job descriptions must match the actual duties of the position, and DOL cross-references O*NET for lactation consultant classifications. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to ensure the job description reflects your clinical scope and justifies the degree requirement without artificially narrowing the recruitment pool.
Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
If you switch employers after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you carry your priority date to a new I-140 in the same or a similar occupation, protecting years of queue position you've already built.
Green Card Lactation Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a lactation consultant employer sponsor a green card, and what does that process involve?
Yes. Most lactation consultant green card sponsorships go through the PERM labor certification process. The employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL, runs a recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits a PERM application. Once certified, they file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You file for adjustment of status or pursue consular processing once a visa number is available.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a lactation consultant role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery and no fixed status period, but PERM requires the employer to prove recruitment efforts and meet a prevailing wage standard. The timeline is longer, priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, and changing employers mid-process requires careful attention to AC21 portability rules.
Does a lactation consultant qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Either category can apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Your IBCLC certification strengthens both petitions but does not substitute for the degree requirements USCIS evaluates.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a lactation consultant position?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based sponsorship history searchable by role and location. Focus on large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks, as these organizations have dedicated immigration infrastructure and are more likely to have completed PERM filings for clinical specialist roles before.
What happens to my green card application if I change employers before it's approved?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from an already-approved I-140 can also be carried to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 hasn't reached 180 days, your new employer must restart the PERM and I-140 process.