H-1B Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners work in high-acuity settings where H-1B visa sponsorship is common among large hospital systems and academic medical centers. Your advanced practice license, DEA registration, and specialty certification all factor into how employers structure your petition and prevailing wage level.
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pediatric Acute Care NP or PA in Inpatient General Pediatrics in Manhattan.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive nursing care using nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of therapeutic, corrective, and prescriptive measures of the designated inpatient or outpatient patient population within a collaborative practice agreement established with a specific physician on the staff of NYU Hospitals Center.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols, pathways, and other means.
- Monitors and trends the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
- Assists in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols when applicable.
- Works collaboratively with nursing and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies within the area of expertise.
- Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
- Maintains current expertise in area of practice.
- Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role.
- Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care.
- Evaluates treatment and health care plans for effectiveness and modifies per clinical standards and practice protocols.
- Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
- Prescribes medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol.
- Prescribes in-patient and discharge medications according to New York State law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician, consulting physician(s), and other disciplines to identify, develop, and implement an appropriate plan of care that maximizes individual patient/family preference and enhances quality, access, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Formulates the plan of care, along with the attending physician, patient and family, based on expected goals of care and length of stay.
- Orders customary laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies per practice protocols, differentiates between normal/abnormal findings and follows protocols for abnormal findings, which may include referral to consulting physicians per customary pattern of the attending MD or with the collaborating physician.
- Performs complete health history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment of patients within the designated practice or clinical unit.
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
- Participates in designated activities related to professional nursing standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilities.
- Facilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g. home care, other facilities, appointments with MDs etc.
- Provides consultation about the therapeutic regimen to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care in the hospital setting.
- Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with the nursing staff.
- Works collaboratively with the attending physician to maintain timely and appropriate communication with family members, housestaff, other disciplines and ancillary services.
- Participates in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials as relevant to area of practice and expertise.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including the attending physician to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with family members.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have:
- Licensure: Current registration as Professional Nurse in New York and Registration as Nurse Practitioner in New York.
- Education: Master's Degree in Nursing.
- Certification required (as soon as feasible following graduation from NP graduate program) by ANCC or Board Certification from other specialty organization that certifies Nurse Practitioners in a clinical area of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Nurse Practitioner-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Life Support certification (ACLS, PALS) through the American Heart Association or Neonatal Resuscitation certification (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics may be required based on your selected privileges.
- At least five years of clinical nursing practice in the care of the patient population served; ability to apply nursing process toward achievement of specific outcomes in an organized fashion, which addresses patient/family safety and satisfaction. Previous experience as a nurse practitioner is preferred. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership; previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team; Effective change agent. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Membership in professional specialty organizations desirable.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $151,530.94 - $182,030.94 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Verify your APRN license transfers across states
H-1B approval depends on maintaining an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state where you'll practice. Confirm your credentials are accepted by that state board before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Match your specialty certification to the SOC code
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether your ACNPC-AG or AGACNP-BC certification aligns with the employer's stated SOC code. A mismatch between your acute care specialty and the job description is a common RFE trigger.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate by hospital system
Filter by Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles to see which hospital systems have active LCA filings. This surfaces employers already set up to sponsor H-1B petitions, saving you from cold-targeting systems with no filing history.
Target teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers
Academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers hire ACNPs at higher volumes and typically have in-house immigration counsel, making them far more experienced at navigating H-1B paperwork for advanced practice roles.
Confirm the employer's H-1B filing window for your start date
USCIS caps H-1B petitions are subject to an April 1 filing window for October 1 start dates. If your offer comes late in the cycle, ask whether premium processing is available to meet your contract's start date.
Request the prevailing wage tier before signing your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area. Employers must pay at or above the applicable level, and understanding this protects you in offer negotiations.
H-1B Visa Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies ACNP positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical concentration, plus national certification and state APRN licensure. The role's theoretical and practical complexity satisfies the degree-requirement standard USCIS applies when evaluating H-1B petitions.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and Veterans Affairs facilities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for ACNP roles. Smaller community hospitals sponsor less frequently because they lack dedicated immigration counsel. Migrate Mate lets you search verified LCA filings by employer so you can prioritize outreach to systems with an active sponsorship track record.
Does my DEA registration affect my H-1B petition as an ACNP?
Your DEA registration doesn't directly affect the H-1B petition itself, but it affects your ability to start work on day one. Employers in prescribing-heavy ACNP roles often delay onboarding until your DEA number is active in the new state, which can complicate your employment start date relative to your H-1B approval notice.
Can I switch ACNP employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must be in a specialty occupation role consistent with your ACNP credentials, and you must have been maintaining valid H-1B status with your prior employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my APRN license lapses or is under review?
Your H-1B status requires that you maintain the qualifications underlying your specialty occupation classification. If your APRN license lapses, is suspended, or comes under board review, you may no longer be authorized to perform the duties your petition describes. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately, as USCIS can revoke an approved petition if the license requirement is no longer met.