Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Green Card Jobs
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs with green card sponsorship are available through U.S. hospitals and pediatric health systems that file PERM labor certifications for foreign-trained NPs. EB-3 covers most PNP roles; candidates holding a Master of Science in Nursing or post-master's certificate may qualify under EB-2. Employers initiate the multi-step process, making sponsorship-readiness a key factor in hiring decisions.
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INTRODUCTION
Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Manager to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida! This position will support our Neurosciences and ENT programs. Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville is affiliated with Wolfson Children's Hospital and provides compassionate care for children with complicated health issues. Serving families from northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, our main specialty care location sits on the southbank of the St. Johns River. We also provide expert specialty medical care at our locations in South Jacksonville (near Baptist Medical Center South), Fleming Island and Nocatee.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides supervision, leadership, and mentoring to a group of APPs in collaboration with Physician Leadership and Service Line Administrators
- Coaching, teaching and mentoring all APP associates, providing appropriate feedback and promoting Nemours culture of safety
- Ensure that projects are planned, managed and supportive of the long-term range goals to align with enterprise and nursing goals
- Fosters an atmosphere that promotes creative productivity and teamwork
- Promote research to include clinical application and evidence-based practice activities
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- No State Income Tax in Florida
Qualifications
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
- BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association
- Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred
- Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire
- Previous leadership experience required
If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
About us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

INTRODUCTION
Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider Manager to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida! This position will support our Neurosciences and ENT programs. Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville is affiliated with Wolfson Children's Hospital and provides compassionate care for children with complicated health issues. Serving families from northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, our main specialty care location sits on the southbank of the St. Johns River. We also provide expert specialty medical care at our locations in South Jacksonville (near Baptist Medical Center South), Fleming Island and Nocatee.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides supervision, leadership, and mentoring to a group of APPs in collaboration with Physician Leadership and Service Line Administrators
- Coaching, teaching and mentoring all APP associates, providing appropriate feedback and promoting Nemours culture of safety
- Ensure that projects are planned, managed and supportive of the long-term range goals to align with enterprise and nursing goals
- Fosters an atmosphere that promotes creative productivity and teamwork
- Promote research to include clinical application and evidence-based practice activities
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- No State Income Tax in Florida
Qualifications
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or current certification as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Florida Licensure as a Physician Assistant required upon hire or Florida Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse required upon hire
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner preferred (PNP) if an Advanced Practice Nurse
- BLS required upon hire from the American Heart Association
- Prior healthcare/patient care experience strongly preferred
- Experience working with Pediatrics or Child Health preferred
- Federal DEA registration either active or required upon hire
- Previous leadership experience required
If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
About us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
PERM requires DOL to confirm your foreign nursing credentials meet U.S. standards. Complete your CGFNS Certificate or VisaScreen evaluation before engaging employers so credential review delays don't stall your labor certification timeline.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
EB-3 fits most PNP roles requiring a BSN plus experience, but if you hold an MSN or post-master's NP certificate, EB-2 may apply. Clarify which category fits your degree during initial employer conversations to avoid a PERM filing under the wrong classification.
Target pediatric health systems with PERM filing history
Children's hospitals and large academic pediatric centers sponsor green cards far more consistently than private pediatric practices. Search OFLC Wage Search to confirm prospective employers have filed PERM applications for NP or nurse practitioner roles before investing time in the interview process.
Search Migrate Mate for sponsoring PNP employers
Finding employers who actively sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners takes more than a keyword search. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers with a documented record of PERM filings for nursing professionals.
Confirm NCLEX and state licensure before PERM starts
DOL's PERM process requires the job offer to meet minimum requirements at the time of filing. If your NCLEX or state NP license isn't yet active, employers may delay filing, adding months to your green card timeline. Secure your license before the job offer stage.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement for your role
DOL requires employers to pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your specific PNP role and geographic location. Use OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for pediatric nurse practitioners in your target city before negotiating any offer.
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Find Pediatric Nurse Practitioner JobsPediatric Nurse Practitioner Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pediatric Nurse Practitioner roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most PNP positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals and skilled workers in roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If you hold a Master of Science in Nursing or a post-master's NP certificate, your employer may file under EB-2 instead. The category depends on the minimum educational requirement stated in the PERM job description, not solely your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners?
The H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, creating uncertainty for long-term career planning. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years for most countries, but it offers a permanent outcome rather than a renewable temporary status requiring repeated renewals.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners?
Children's hospitals, large academic medical centers with pediatric departments, and multi-site pediatric health systems are the most consistent green card sponsors for PNPs. Smaller private pediatric clinics rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage PERM filings. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for nurse practitioners before you apply.
What role does DOL's PERM process play in a PNP green card application?
PERM is the labor certification step where your employer proves to DOL that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For PNP roles, this involves advertising the role, documenting recruitment results, and submitting a certified application to OFLC. Only after PERM approval can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, which starts your formal green card process.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for a foreign Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?
For candidates from most countries, the full EB-3 process from PERM filing to a green card takes roughly two to four years, depending on OFLC processing times, USCIS adjudication, and your country of birth. Nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country visa backlogs tracked in the USCIS Visa Bulletin. Starting PERM early in your employment relationship reduces the overall timeline.
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