H-1B Visa Nursing Aide Jobs
Nursing Aide roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialized degree, though employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and demonstrate the role meets specialty occupation standards. Facilities with E-Verify enrollment and active H-1B filing histories are your strongest targets.
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The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.
Responsibilities
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Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
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Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
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Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
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Collects input and output and records appropriately.
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Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
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Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
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Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
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Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
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Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
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Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
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Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
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Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
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Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
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Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
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Assists in colostomy care.
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Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
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Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
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Maintains a safe environment.
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Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
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Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
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Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
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Remains with patients unless relieved;
- Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights;
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Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
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Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
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Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
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Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
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Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc. (when indicated).
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Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.
Overview
The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.
Responsibilities
-
Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
-
Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
-
Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
-
Collects input and output and records appropriately.
-
Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
-
Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
-
Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
-
Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
-
Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
-
Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
-
Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
-
Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
-
Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
-
Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
-
Assists in colostomy care.
-
Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
-
Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
-
Maintains a safe environment.
-
Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
-
Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
-
Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
-
Remains with patients unless relieved;
- Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights;
-
Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
-
Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
-
Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
-
Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
-
Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc. (when indicated).
-
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
-
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of hospital approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Nursing Aide
Verify your credential equivalency early
If your nursing aide or healthcare qualification comes from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. USCIS requires evidence that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field.
Target E-Verify enrolled healthcare facilities
Hospitals and long-term care networks enrolled in E-Verify are structurally prepared to hire H-1B workers. Facilities without E-Verify enrollment often lack the HR infrastructure to sponsor visas at all, regardless of how well you interview.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for nursing and healthcare roles on Migrate Mate. This shows which facilities have actually sponsored H-1B workers in your occupation code, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Nursing Aide positions don't automatically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations. Use O*NET to document that the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, then confirm your employer's job description reflects that same requirement.
Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting an offer
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can adjudicate your H-1B petition. Ask your prospective employer whether they've filed LCAs for this role before and what their typical timeline looks like.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
H-1B regulations require your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your specific SOC code and geographic area to confirm your offered wage meets the DOL threshold before signing.
H-1B Visa Nursing Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Nursing Aide position qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B classification requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Many Nursing Aide roles are classified as requiring only on-the-job training, which disqualifies them. However, facilities that require a degree in nursing science or a related healthcare field for the specific position can make a credible specialty occupation argument to USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Aide roles?
Large hospital systems, teaching hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and immigration compliance teams. Long-term care networks and rehabilitation facilities also sponsor but less consistently. Use Migrate Mate to identify facilities with verified LCA filing histories for healthcare support occupations before you apply.
Does my nursing credential from another country satisfy H-1B educational requirements?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if a recognized credential evaluation agency determines they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A nursing diploma that equates to an associate degree won't satisfy the specialty occupation threshold. Get your credential evaluated by a NACES-member organization and ensure the evaluation explicitly states bachelor's equivalency in a healthcare or nursing discipline.
What is an LCA and why does it matter for Nursing Aide H-1B sponsorship?
The Labor Condition Application is a DOL certification your employer must obtain before USCIS will consider your H-1B petition. It requires the employer to attest they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect U.S. workers. Without a certified LCA, the H-1B petition can't be filed, so confirming your employer has completed this step is essential before the process begins.
How does the H-1B cap affect Nursing Aide sponsorship timing?
Most private healthcare employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. USCIS opens registration each March for an April 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers, including certain nonprofit hospitals and government research facilities, can file outside the annual lottery window, which gives you more scheduling flexibility if you target those institutions.