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Your job is more than a job.
Truth. Neuroscience nurses are a rare breed. You’re not afraid to take the lead and be the key stakeholder in your patient’s journey because with issues like brain injuries and strokes, the road to recovery is paved with challenges and small, incremental milestones. Without hesitation, you champion and appreciate every single one, taking pride in your patient’s progress and your team’s hard work.
In the end, it’s so worth it. Your bond with your patients and their family is stronger and your calling as a nurse deeper. In your mind, you wouldn’t trade that feeling for the world. It’s why you love nursing. And it’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical nursing role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your Everyday
- Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Neuroscience / Neurology / Stroke
- Nationally recognized stroke program with all participating hospitals earning AHA Gold Plus or Silver Plus designations.
- Expanding Telestroke network across the region.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter.
Preferred:
- 1-year related experience.
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
ABOUT LCMC HEALTH
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
YOUR EXTRAS
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
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To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
-
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
INTRODUCTION
Your job is more than a job.
Truth. Neuroscience nurses are a rare breed. You’re not afraid to take the lead and be the key stakeholder in your patient’s journey because with issues like brain injuries and strokes, the road to recovery is paved with challenges and small, incremental milestones. Without hesitation, you champion and appreciate every single one, taking pride in your patient’s progress and your team’s hard work.
In the end, it’s so worth it. Your bond with your patients and their family is stronger and your calling as a nurse deeper. In your mind, you wouldn’t trade that feeling for the world. It’s why you love nursing. And it’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical nursing role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your Everyday
- Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Prevent and treat wounds.
- Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Neuroscience / Neurology / Stroke
- Nationally recognized stroke program with all participating hospitals earning AHA Gold Plus or Silver Plus designations.
- Expanding Telestroke network across the region.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- NIH training provided during orientation and required annually thereafter.
Preferred:
- 1-year related experience.
WORK SHIFT:
Nights (United States of America)
ABOUT LCMC HEALTH
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.
ABOUT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
YOUR EXTRAS
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do.
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
-
To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
-
To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
-
To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
-
To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Benefits Consultant positions must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists to confirm the education requirement language before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Consultant roles by employers who have already filed H-1B LCAs. This cuts your outreach list to companies that have cleared the DOL certification step before and understand the sponsorship process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable wage level, and knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could trigger a USCIS RFE.
Flag benefits administration experience on your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether Benefits Consultant duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Highlight technical skills like ERISA compliance, 401(k) plan administration, or actuarial analysis to reinforce that the role isn't a generalist HR position that any degree covers.
Confirm employer registration status with E-Verify
USCIS requires petitioning employers to be registered entities capable of filing I-129. If a prospective employer uses a staffing intermediary, verify that the actual end-client or the intermediary, not both, is listed as the petitioner and is enrolled in E-Verify.
H-1B Visa Benefits Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or finance. Generic roles where any degree suffices don't meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's LCA and I-129 must document that the job duties require specialized knowledge tied directly to that field of study.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Benefits Consultants?
Large insurance carriers, HR consulting firms, benefits administration companies, and major corporations with in-house benefits teams have filed H-1B LCAs for this role. Browse Benefits Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by verified H-1B filing history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
What SOC code applies to Benefits Consultant H-1B filings?
Most Benefits Consultant roles are filed under SOC code 13-1141, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA with DOL and on the I-129 petition with USCIS. The prevailing wage USCIS and DOL apply is tied to this code and your worksite's geographic area, so verifying the correct code matters before your offer letter is signed.
Can a Benefits Consultant switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as your original petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Benefits Consultant job seekers?
Benefits Consultant roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery if you're not already in H-1B status. USCIS accepts registrations in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT when selected, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. Plan your job search timeline so your employer can submit the I-129 immediately after lottery selection.