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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses hold H-1B visa-qualifying specialty occupation status, but employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can approve your petition. Health systems, hospital networks, and outpatient groups regularly sponsor H-1B visas for NPs, CRNAs, CNMs, and CNSs across primary care, acute care, and specialty settings.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Summary: Serves as a provider of clinical services within the scope and practice guidelines of the State Nurse Practice Act and SFHS policies.
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Masters or higher level educational program in an advanced practice nursing area from an accredited collegiate program required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Valid State of Oklahoma APRN License with current Specialty Certification. Valid State of Oklahoma BON Prescriptive Authority Recognition.
Work Experience: 0 - 1 year related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications.
- Demonstrated patient care skills.
- Effective organization of multi-task role.
- Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical setting.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation of care within the scope of practice established by State Law.
- Consults and collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and agencies to provide coordinated services to patients and their families.
- Documents services according to established policies and procedures, including preparation of the medical record, billing documents, and care plan(s).
- Performs procedures and treatments as necessary and according to established protocols.
- As appropriate, may recommend procedures and treatments.
- Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education.
- Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
- As appropriate, performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
- As appropriate, initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
- Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
- Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
- Remains informed and compliant with current Health System OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
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Job Summary: Serves as a provider of clinical services within the scope and practice guidelines of the State Nurse Practice Act and SFHS policies.
Minimum Education: Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Masters or higher level educational program in an advanced practice nursing area from an accredited collegiate program required.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Valid State of Oklahoma APRN License with current Specialty Certification. Valid State of Oklahoma BON Prescriptive Authority Recognition.
Work Experience: 0 - 1 year related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications.
- Demonstrated patient care skills.
- Effective organization of multi-task role.
- Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical setting.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation of care within the scope of practice established by State Law.
- Consults and collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and agencies to provide coordinated services to patients and their families.
- Documents services according to established policies and procedures, including preparation of the medical record, billing documents, and care plan(s).
- Performs procedures and treatments as necessary and according to established protocols.
- As appropriate, may recommend procedures and treatments.
- Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education.
- Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
- As appropriate, performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
- As appropriate, initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
- Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
- Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
- Remains informed and compliant with current Health System OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor.
Working Relationship: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.
Special Job Dimensions: None.
Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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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.
H-1B Visa Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Aprn: 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.