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Nurse Practitioners fill a specialty occupation under the H-1B, requiring at least a master's degree in nursing and an active APRN license for the hiring state. Many health systems and federally qualified health centers sponsor H-1B petitions for NP roles, particularly in primary care, psychiatry, and acute care settings where demand consistently outpaces supply.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Infectious Diseases department. The APP will be seeing new and follow-up appointments for Infectious Diseases.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of APP experience
- Experience in Infectious Diseases management
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Infectious Diseases department. The APP will be seeing new and follow-up appointments for Infectious Diseases.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights/weekends/holidays/on-call
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of APP experience
- Experience in Infectious Diseases management
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in NP
Confirm the prevailing wage for your specialty
NP prevailing wages differ significantly by specialty and metro area. Run your exact SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so you know the DOL wage level your employer must certify on the LCA.
Target cap-exempt employers in your job search
Hospitals affiliated with universities and federally qualified health centers are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B year-round without lottery exposure. Use Migrate Mate to filter NP roles at employers with verified H-1B filing history.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive start dates
If your current OPT or other status expires close to your anticipated start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Approval within 15 business days protects you from a gap in work authorization.
Check O*NET to document specialty occupation eligibility
Adjudicators sometimes issue RFEs for NP roles in non-hospital settings. Pull the O*NET occupation profile showing the master's-level education requirement to give your employer's attorney concrete evidence the role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Align your offer letter scope with the LCA job duties
Discrepancies between your offer letter and the LCA job duties are a common RFE trigger for NPs switching specialties. Make sure the clinical scope, practice setting, and supervision structure in both documents match exactly before your employer certifies the LCA with DOL.
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Find NP JobsNP H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an NP role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Nurse Practitioner as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a master's degree in nursing or a related clinical field. You'll also need a current, state-specific APRN license for the state in which you'll practice. Without both, the petition will not meet the specialty occupation standard, and USCIS is likely to issue a Request for Evidence.
How do health systems typically handle H-1B sponsorship for NPs?
Most sponsoring health systems treat NP H-1B petitions similarly to physician sponsorships. The employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, certifying prevailing wage compliance, then files Form I-129 with USCIS. Larger hospital networks often have in-house immigration counsel and established workflows, while smaller outpatient practices may require more lead time. Searching Migrate Mate lets you identify employers with active H-1B filing history for NP roles specifically.
Can I switch NP specialties or practice settings after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in job duties, clinical setting, or supervising structure typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving from outpatient primary care to an inpatient acute care unit, for example, is likely a material change. Work with your employer's immigration attorney to assess whether an amendment is needed before you transition roles.
What happens to my H-1B status if my APRN license lapses or is under review by the state board?
A lapsed or suspended APRN license creates a direct legal problem for your H-1B status because licensure is a condition of the specialty occupation classification. USCIS can revoke an approved petition if the underlying license requirement is no longer met. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately if your license is under any state board review, and do not allow your license to expire during an active petition period.
Are federally qualified health centers a good option for NPs seeking H-1B sponsorship?
Federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt employers under the H-1B statute, which means they can file petitions at any time of year without competing in the annual lottery. This is a meaningful advantage for NPs who need to start employment on a specific date or who missed the current lottery cycle. Many FQHCs actively recruit NPs for underserved communities and have existing H-1B sponsorship infrastructure.
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