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HSHS Medical Group is offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for a BC/BE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurology team in Decatur, IL. HSHS Medical Group works in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System.
Practice Highlights:
- Well established, growing practice with strong reputation within the Decatur community
- Monday - Friday scheduled with an option of 4 or 5 days per week
- No call schedule, no holidays, and no weekends
- EPIC EMR
- Ample training time with the neurology team
Position requirements:
- Unrestricted Illinois license and DEA prior to start
- BC/BE
- 2+ years of provider work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in Neurology is preferred, but experience in other specialties will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
- Base guarantee
- Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly
- CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year
- Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses
- $25,000 Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance both available
Core Function:
Provider
Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
- Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
- Federal DEA license is preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org.
INTRODUCTION
HSHS Medical Group is offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for a BC/BE Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neurology team in Decatur, IL. HSHS Medical Group works in partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System.
Practice Highlights:
- Well established, growing practice with strong reputation within the Decatur community
- Monday - Friday scheduled with an option of 4 or 5 days per week
- No call schedule, no holidays, and no weekends
- EPIC EMR
- Ample training time with the neurology team
Position requirements:
- Unrestricted Illinois license and DEA prior to start
- BC/BE
- 2+ years of provider work experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in Neurology is preferred, but experience in other specialties will also be considered.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
- Base guarantee
- Paid time off with holidays accrued bi-weekly
- CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year
- Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses
- $25,000 Sign on bonus
- Relocation assistance both available
Core Function:
Provider
Education Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing PLUS 5 years relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in management of patients across the care continuum preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Licensed in the state of practice as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is required.
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) or
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Board certification from the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
- Controlled Substance license in state of practice is preferred.
- Federal DEA license is preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is preferred.
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn
Verify your APRN credentials meet H-1B requirements
Your state APRN license, national certification from ANCC or AANPCP, and graduate degree must all be current before an employer files your LCA. A lapsed certification or pending licensure transfer can stall the USCIS petition for months.
Target health systems enrolled in E-Verify
Federal contractors and health systems that accept Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement are often required to use E-Verify, which signals institutional readiness to hire H-1B workers. Filter your search by these employer types to avoid organizations without sponsorship infrastructure.
Search APRN roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter APRN job listings by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history, so you're targeting positions where sponsorship is already established practice rather than negotiating from scratch.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your specialty
APRN prevailing wages vary significantly by specialty and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL wage level for your specific SOC code before accepting an offer, since a Level I wage on an NP role in a high-cost metro can complicate petition approval.
Negotiate H-1B filing costs before signing an offer
Employers are legally required to pay mandatory USCIS filing fees, but premium processing is often negotiable. Clarify in writing whether your employer will cover premium processing, especially if your OPT or prior status has a narrow runway before your start date.
Understand how cap-exempt employers affect your timeline
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated clinics can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. If you're on OPT with a short extension window, targeting cap-exempt employers gives you a filing path year-round without waiting for April registration.
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Find Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn JobsAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an APRN role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. APRN positions require at minimum a master's degree in nursing or a related clinical field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the specific role and employer requirements, so job postings must specify the graduate degree as a genuine requirement, not just a preference.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for APRN roles before?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and occupation, so you can identify health systems and outpatient groups that have actively sponsored APRN positions. This matters because organizations with no prior H-1B filings often lack the HR and legal infrastructure to process a petition efficiently, adding months to your timeline.
Can a hospital sponsor my H-1B if I'm already working there on OPT?
Yes, and this is one of the more straightforward sponsorship paths for APRNs. Your employer files the H-1B petition while you're authorized on OPT, and if you're in a STEM-designated role, your STEM OPT extension may bridge the gap until October 1 of the cap year. Nursing and most APRN SOC codes are not STEM-designated, so confirm your specific classification before relying on a STEM bridge.
What is an LCA and why does it matter for APRN H-1B sponsorship?
The Labor Condition Application is a DOL-certified document your employer files before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. It certifies that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your APRN specialty and location, that working conditions won't harm similarly employed workers, and that no strike or lockout is ongoing. DOL must certify the LCA before the I-129 petition can be submitted.
Does working for a nonprofit hospital or federally qualified health center affect my H-1B options?
Significantly. Nonprofit hospitals and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. For APRNs on OPT with limited time remaining, these employers offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for the April registration window or risking lottery non-selection.
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