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School Nurse roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship under PERM labor certification when U.S. employers can demonstrate no qualified domestic candidates are available. Registered nurses with a BSN and active state licensure are the most competitive applicants. Many public school districts and K-12 charter networks actively file I-140 petitions for foreign-trained nurses.
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School Nurse (RN)
Parttime or Fulltime needed, 20-40 hours per week.
Location: Southern Maryland Campus
About Kennedy Krieger School Programs
The Kennedy Krieger School Program includes a number of programs that offer services to children with learning challenges. Students aged 5-21 receive instruction that focuses on the development of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills in an environment that recognizes and capitalizes on the individual strengths of each child. Please follow the link below to learn more about each school.
Kennedy Krieger School Programs | Kennedy Krieger Institute
During the school year, the position is 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 7:45am-3:45pm.
During the summer, the position is 30 hours per week, working Monday through Thursday from 7:45am-3:15pm.
Benefits You Will Receive
- $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
- 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
- Recently increased differentials
- Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
- Bonus incentive for a masters degree
- Bonus incentive for nursing certification
- Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR; most places make you wait 3-6 months)
- Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
- 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
- Sick accrual upon first day of work
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
$2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
- Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
- Program to earn free CEUs
- Free secure and monitored parking
Responsibilities
- Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
- Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed for students with special health concerns.
- Administer medications.
- Administer first aid and treat illnesses.
- Assure that all students are in compliance with the Maryland state law for immunizations.
- Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
- Assist with and/or provide annual hearing and vision screenings.
- Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure of designated students.
- Serve as a liaison between family, school personnel, and health care providers.
- Participate in pre-admission and Annual Team Meeting or Annual Individual Education Plan Meeting review for students with identified health needs.
- Participate on a nursing committee (attends 75% of meetings, or routinely completes an assigned task for the committee, or may serve as a co-chair).
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required and minimum of one year of school health experience required.
License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands-on skills.
Minimum pay range: USD $71,518.51/Yr. Maximum pay range: USD $127,585.95/Yr.
Overview:
School Nurse (RN)
Parttime or Fulltime needed, 20-40 hours per week.
Location: Southern Maryland Campus
About Kennedy Krieger School Programs
The Kennedy Krieger School Program includes a number of programs that offer services to children with learning challenges. Students aged 5-21 receive instruction that focuses on the development of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills in an environment that recognizes and capitalizes on the individual strengths of each child. Please follow the link below to learn more about each school.
Kennedy Krieger School Programs | Kennedy Krieger Institute
During the school year, the position is 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 7:45am-3:45pm.
During the summer, the position is 30 hours per week, working Monday through Thursday from 7:45am-3:15pm.
Benefits You Will Receive
- $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
- 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
- Recently increased differentials
- Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
- Bonus incentive for a masters degree
- Bonus incentive for nursing certification
- Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR; most places make you wait 3-6 months)
- Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
- 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
- Sick accrual upon first day of work
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
$2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
- Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
- Program to earn free CEUs
- Free secure and monitored parking
Responsibilities
- Maintain a cumulative health record on each student.
- Develop individualized health care plans, emergency action plans, and bus plans as needed for students with special health concerns.
- Administer medications.
- Administer first aid and treat illnesses.
- Assure that all students are in compliance with the Maryland state law for immunizations.
- Maintain and organize medical equipment and supplies for the school health suite.
- Assist with and/or provide annual hearing and vision screenings.
- Monitor height, weight, pulse, and blood pressure of designated students.
- Serve as a liaison between family, school personnel, and health care providers.
- Participate in pre-admission and Annual Team Meeting or Annual Individual Education Plan Meeting review for students with identified health needs.
- Participate on a nursing committee (attends 75% of meetings, or routinely completes an assigned task for the committee, or may serve as a co-chair).
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical/pediatric experience required and minimum of one year of school health experience required.
License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands-on skills.
Minimum pay range: USD $71,518.51/Yr. Maximum pay range: USD $127,585.95/Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Verify your credentials before applying
CGFNS certification and a state RN license are prerequisites before any employer can file your PERM application. Start the credential evaluation early because state boards vary widely in processing timelines, and some require NCLEX retesting for foreign-trained nurses.
Target school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to hire and sponsor foreign workers. Filter your search to districts in states with teacher and nurse shortages, where PERM filings for school nurses appear most frequently in DOL disclosure data.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find school districts and K-12 healthcare staffing firms with active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 petition history narrows your list to employers already familiar with the PERM process for nursing roles.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months at the DOL before the I-140 can be filed. Ask your prospective employer directly whether they have immigration counsel on retainer and whether they have filed PERM for nurses before.
Understand how EB-3 prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for school nurses in their specific county, which you can look up yourself using the OFLC Wage Search. Accepting a lower salary could invalidate your PERM filing even after approval.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing if eligible
If your priority date is current when PERM is approved, ask your employer's immigration attorney about filing the I-140 and I-485 concurrently. This can shorten your total wait to a green card by several months compared to sequential filing.
Green Card School Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Do School Nurse roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most school nurse positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a BSN and active RN licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is possible for advanced-degree professionals, such as those holding an MSN or specialty certification in school nursing, if the employer documents that the role genuinely requires that advanced degree.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a school nurse?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to one employer. There is no annual lottery, so EB-3 petitions for most nationalities face no cap uncertainty the way H-1B visa registrations do. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically adds 18 to 30 months before adjustment of status can be approved.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for school nurses?
Public school districts, charter school networks, and K-12 health services contractors are the most active sponsors. Large urban districts in states with documented nurse shortages file the most PERM applications. Some private and parochial schools also sponsor, though less frequently because they carry the full legal and filing cost without state reimbursement programs.
How can I find school nurse jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with employment-based green card filing history, so you're not cold-applying to districts that have never sponsored a foreign worker. Filtering by EB-3 petition history and job title narrows results to sponsors who already understand the PERM process for nursing roles.
Can I work while my green card application is pending as a school nurse?
Yes. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is pending, USCIS allows you to apply for an Employment Authorization Document, letting you continue working even if your underlying visa status changes. Many school nurses also maintain H-1B or TN visa status as a backup during the adjustment period to preserve employer-specific work authorization.