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Nurse Practitioner 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 immigrant petition. Many health systems and hospital networks sponsor foreign-trained NPs, particularly in primary care, rural settings, and specialty clinics facing persistent staffing shortages.
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Primary City/State:
Buckeye, Arizona
Department Name:
ED Satellite Verrado
Work Shift:
Night
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Great careers are built at Banner Health. We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team that earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. Apply today to build your career.
As a Respiratory Therapist RRT Advanced Practitioner on this team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.
Location:
Banner Health Emergency Verrado - 20751 W Market St. Phoenix, AZ
Schedule:
Night shift - Three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays
Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.
Position Summary
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients. This position is a resource person and specialist who may provide assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals in complex procedures in specialty areas. This position may provide leadership and coordination of services and direction to staff on an assigned shift.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
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Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous. May assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non-invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
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Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physician and/or licensed independent practitioners recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and to expedite the weaning process. The practitioner demonstrates expert clinical proficiency in traditional and non-traditional ventilation modalities as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
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Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the application of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
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Performs patient assessment and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians/licensed independent practitioners regarding the plan of care, and appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents care provided and all interventions in an accurate and complete manner.
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Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues. Participates in interdisciplinary rounding, making recommendations for changes in therapy dictated by the patient’s condition. Collaborates with patients, families and other health care professionals regarding the care provided, services available and problem identification and resolution.
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Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures. Assists with training, orientation and continuing development of students, orientees and staff, and with in-service education, training programs and equipment evaluation recommendations.
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May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities. May have operational responsibilities for supporting and facilitating business growth and process improvements. May coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist in budget development, and provide operational resource management of staff, supplies, and equipment to ensure optimal productivity.
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This position independently provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders to a diverse patient population. Serves as a resource person and may provide leadership during assigned shifts. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate or technical degree
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required as pertinent to the practice specialty.
In Home Care setting, must possess valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an RRT Advanced Practitioner in the specialty area.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) specialists.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials before applying
USCIS requires foreign-educated NPs to show a degree equivalent to a U.S. master's or post-master's certificate. Get a credential evaluation from a NCSBN-recognized body early, as delays here can stall both PERM filing and state licensure.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and VA-affiliated employers sponsor NPs far more consistently than private practices. Search for employers who have filed PERM applications for similar NP job codes to confirm they understand the process.
Search green card sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters NP roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to practices that have never navigated PERM. Use it to identify which specialties and regions have the highest sponsorship activity.
Confirm state licensure timelines before negotiating offers
PERM advertising must match your actual job duties and the state where you'll practice. If your NP license in that state is still pending, employers may delay PERM filing, so align your licensing timeline with any offer negotiation.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your NP role and location before filing the PERM. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area so you know the floor your offer must meet or exceed.
Ask employers about concurrent EB-3 and I-485 filing
Once PERM and I-140 are approved, applicants from most countries can file for adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. Confirming this option early with your employer's immigration counsel can shorten your total wait significantly.
Green Card Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most NP positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring at least a bachelor's degree, but roles requiring a master's degree or higher can qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. The employer's job requirements and your credentials both factor into which preference category USCIS approves, so the classification is determined at the petition stage, not just by job title.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B lottery, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap affecting most nationalities, and there's no selection uncertainty. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years for non-backlogged countries, compared to the H-1B visa's faster initial approval but lottery risk.
What does the PERM process require from a sponsoring NP employer?
The employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes placing job ads in specific formats, documenting applicants reviewed, and certifying prevailing wage compliance through the OFLC Wage Search. The employer files the PERM application, not you, but you'll need to provide documentation of your qualifications and credentials throughout.
How do I find NP jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can filter for NP positions where employers have actually filed PERM applications before. This matters because many NP postings don't mention sponsorship status explicitly, and applying without confirming sponsorship willingness upfront wastes significant time for both you and the employer.
Can I work as an NP while my green card application is pending?
Yes, if you maintain a valid underlying work status such as H-1B or TN visa while your I-485 is pending, you can continue working. Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved, you may also be able to change NP employers under AC21 portability rules without abandoning your green card application, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification.