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Nursing Officer roles in U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, covering the DOL prevailing wage review, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status. Your path to permanent residency starts with finding an employer ready to sponsor.
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Your future role at a glance:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.
- Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
- Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
- Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
- Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree required.
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Transformational Nursing Leadership: Demonstrated ability to advance professional nursing practice, integrate evidence-based care, and lead strategic initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes across the organization.
- Operational Excellence & Accountability: Proven success driving operational performance through disciplined execution, measurable results, and a culture of accountability aligned with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
- Culture & Talent Development: Experienced in fostering a highly engaged, inclusive culture that balances support with high expectations while strengthening recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and leadership development, including new graduate nurse and emerging leader programs.
- Strategic Change Leadership: Skilled at leading complex organizational change, building leadership capability, and ensuring accountability for strategic priorities, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous performance improvement.
- Executive Partnership & Influence: Collaborative executive with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills who effectively partners with physicians, executive leaders, and the Board to advance the organization's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.
- Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
- Oversee the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
- Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
- Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
- Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.
Education:
- Master's degree required.
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Transformational Nursing Leadership: Demonstrated ability to advance professional nursing practice, integrate evidence-based care, and lead strategic initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes across the organization.
- Operational Excellence & Accountability: Proven success driving operational performance through disciplined execution, measurable results, and a culture of accountability aligned with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
- Culture & Talent Development: Experienced in fostering a highly engaged, inclusive culture that balances support with high expectations while strengthening recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and leadership development, including new graduate nurse and emerging leader programs.
- Strategic Change Leadership: Skilled at leading complex organizational change, building leadership capability, and ensuring accountability for strategic priorities, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous performance improvement.
- Executive Partnership & Influence: Collaborative executive with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills who effectively partners with physicians, executive leaders, and the Board to advance the organization's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nursing Officer
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Foreign nursing degrees require a credential evaluation accepted by state licensing boards before PERM can proceed. Get a CGFNS evaluation early, delays in credential recognition are one of the most common reasons PERM filings stall for internationally trained Nursing Officers.
Target hospital systems with EB-3 filing history
Large hospital networks and VA medical centers file PERM petitions far more consistently than small clinics. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code for registered nursing occupations to identify which employers have active EB-3 sponsorship patterns in your target state.
Search Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Not every Nursing Officer posting discloses green card sponsorship upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers with EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're applying to roles where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting an offer
Ask the recruiter directly whether the role includes PERM sponsorship and at which EB category. Some hospitals sponsor EB-3 only; others will consider EB-2 for Nursing Officers with a master's degree or specialized clinical credentials. Getting this in writing protects you if the hiring team changes.
Understand how PERM prevailing wage affects your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for nursing officers before signing an offer letter to confirm the salary meets the minimum threshold USCIS and DOL will scrutinize.
Track your priority date once I-140 is approved
After your employer files and USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked in. For EB-3 applicants from most countries, visa numbers are current quickly, but candidates from India, China, or the Philippines face longer backlogs and should monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin closely.
Green Card Nursing Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nursing Officer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Nursing Officer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing plus licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is available if your employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in nursing or a clinical nurse specialist credential. Your employer's attorney determines which category fits the job duties.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for nurses?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization tied to an employer. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, which means your case moves forward on a set timeline rather than depending on random selection. The PERM process does take longer than an H-1B visa petition, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification to adjustment of status, but the outcome is a green card rather than a two- or three-year visa stamp.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Nursing Officer jobs?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For nursing roles, this typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal postings over a set recruitment window. Once DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you can then apply to adjust status or go through consular processing.
How can I find U.S. employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Nursing Officer role?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship explicitly, which makes it hard to identify the right employers from standard listings. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus your applications on hospital systems and healthcare networks that have already committed to sponsoring international nursing professionals through the PERM process.
Does my foreign nursing license affect PERM eligibility?
Foreign-trained Nursing Officers must hold a valid state license in the U.S. state where the sponsored position is located before PERM can be filed. Many employers initiate the sponsorship process conditionally while you complete the NCLEX and state licensure steps. CGFNS credential evaluation is typically required as part of that process, and some states impose additional English proficiency requirements through IELTS or TOEFL scores.