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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Join the 22-bed Emergency Room at Kernersville Medical Center, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing urgent and emergent medical conditions. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment focused on delivering safe, timely and high-quality care.
Why CNAs Choose This Role:
* Gain hands-on experience in an Emergency Room setting
* Care for patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical needs
* Work closely with RNs, providers and other members of the healthcare team
* Build valuable skills in a dynamic, high-acuity environment
* Make a direct impact on the patient experience and quality of care
Facility: Kernersville Medical Center
Location: Kernersville, NC
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mid-Shift, 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM
What We're Looking For:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
* Experience:
- One year preferred.
- One year Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
* Licensure/Certification:
- Completion of NAI program, required.
- Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required.
- Medication Safety - AME, required.
- NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
* Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation.
What You'll Do:
* Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of the nursing team.
* Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility and comfort needs.
* Obtain and document vital signs and other patient information.
* Assist the clinical team with patient care, treatments and procedures within scope of practice.
* Respond to patient needs and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate team member.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient and compassionate emergency care.
What We Offer:
Join the 22-bed Emergency Room at Kernersville Medical Center, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing urgent and emergent medical conditions. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment focused on delivering safe, timely and high-quality care.
Why CNAs Choose This Role:
* Gain hands-on experience in an Emergency Room setting
* Care for patients with a variety of urgent and emergent medical needs
* Work closely with RNs, providers and other members of the healthcare team
* Build valuable skills in a dynamic, high-acuity environment
* Make a direct impact on the patient experience and quality of care
Facility: Kernersville Medical Center
Location: Kernersville, NC
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mid-Shift, 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM
What We're Looking For:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
* Experience:
- One year preferred.
- One year Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
* Licensure/Certification:
- Completion of NAI program, required.
- Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required.
- Medication Safety - AME, required.
- NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
* Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation.
What You'll Do:
* Provide direct patient care and support under the direction of the nursing team.
* Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility and comfort needs.
* Obtain and document vital signs and other patient information.
* Assist the clinical team with patient care, treatments and procedures within scope of practice.
* Respond to patient needs and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate team member.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient and compassionate emergency care.
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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.