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Nursing Officer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nursing. Employers must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS. Most Nursing Officer positions fall outside the annual cap if the hiring hospital is a nonprofit or academic medical center.
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Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise
Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As a Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff. Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be
- Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
- Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
- Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
- Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
- Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
- Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
- Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
- Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.
Qualifications
- Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
- Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
- Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
- Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
- Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Chief Nursing Officer Career Opportunity
Honored and esteemed for your Chief Nursing Officer expertise
Are you seeking a transformative nursing leadership opportunity that feels close to home and heart? Encompass Health invites you to step into the role of Chief Nursing Officer at one of our 150+ in-patient rehabilitation hospitals, where we redefine the meaning of a fulfilling career. In our dynamic healthcare environment, experience the warmth of a welcoming community from the start. This role allows you to contribute to patients' well-being by providing compassionate care and support while playing a pivotal role in achieving inspiring healthcare outcomes. As a Chief Nursing Officer, you'll understand that even small victories can yield substantial impacts, taking responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided by the staff. Join us on a journey where your leadership transforms lives, offering a career that combines professional excellence with a deep connection to your roots.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Chief Nursing Officer you've always aspired to be
- Collaborate with all medical, clinical, and therapeutic disciplines to foster a patient-focused, team-oriented culture that delivers superior service and outstanding outcomes.
- Develop patient care programs, policies, and procedures that outline how patients' needs for nursing care, treatment, and services are assessed, evaluated, and met.
- Act as a representative for nursing on various committees, including the Governing Body, Quality Council, Med Exec, Infection Control, Education, and Ethics Committees, as needed.
- Support cultural diversity and maintain an inclusive, respectful work environment.
- Cultivate an environment and culture that empowers the hospital to fulfill its mission by exceeding its goals, communicating the hospital's mission to all staff, holding staff accountable, motivating the team, and taking charge of measurement and assessment.
- Implement Joint Commission, CMS, State, rehabilitation nursing, and hospital standards.
- Utilize a staffing matrix that factors in patient acuity and adjusts staffing to meet budgeted NHPPD. Integrate complex data to make informed decisions, develop programs and plans that optimize health, promote wellness, manage illness, and prevent patient complications.
- Celebrate the achievements of your staff and patients along the way.
Qualifications
- Possess a current RN licensure as required by state regulations.
- Hold BLS certification (ACLS preferred).
- Commit to obtaining CRRN certification within a year of meeting the eligibility requirements.
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field, unless a higher degree is mandated by state regulations.
- Advanced Degree, plan to receive an advanced degree, or knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree required unless otherwise specified by state regulation.
- Five years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Two years of recent (within the last 5 years) Nursing Management experience, with responsibilities including 24-hour accountability, FTE management, policy, procedure, and budgetary oversight, as well as conducting disciplinary action.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your nursing degree to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in nursing. If you trained outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a CGFNS-recognized agency before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers.
Target cap-exempt hospital systems first
Nonprofit hospitals, government health agencies, and academic medical centers are cap-exempt H-1B employers. You can file year-round without waiting for April's lottery window, which dramatically shortens your path to authorization.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Nursing Officer roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces hospitals and health systems that have actively sponsored the role, not just those open to it in theory.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Nursing Officer roles in your target metro area. Employers must pay at least the Level I or Level II wage; mismatches during the LCA phase delay filing.
Ask HR explicitly about I-129 petition timing
Cap-subject offers must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. Ask the recruiter whether the employer files premium processing and whether your offer letter accounts for the gap between selection and your start date.
Document clinical licensure before the petition is filed
Your employer's immigration counsel needs your active state RN or nursing license before filing the I-129. Pending licensure is the most common reason USCIS issues an RFE on Nursing Officer petitions, so resolve this before the offer stage.
H-1B Visa Nursing Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nursing Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Nursing Officer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a closely related field. The O*NET profile for registered nursing lists the typical entry requirement as a bachelor's degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation threshold. Your employer must document that the specific position routinely requires that degree level.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Nursing Officer positions?
Nonprofit hospital systems, government-affiliated health agencies, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors because they are cap-exempt and can file petitions year-round. For-profit hospitals and private health groups can also sponsor, but those petitions are subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap and the April lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter Nursing Officer openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history.
How does the H-1B cap affect Nursing Officer job seekers?
If your prospective employer is a nonprofit hospital, university hospital, or government health entity, your petition is cap-exempt and can be filed at any time. If the employer is a for-profit entity, the petition enters the annual lottery held each April for an October 1 start date. Many Nursing Officer candidates specifically target cap-exempt employers to avoid the lottery entirely and start sooner.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer between hospital employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new cap-exempt or cap-subject employer once a new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL and a new I-129 with USCIS. The 60-day grace period after your previous employment ends gives you a buffer to arrange the transfer.
Is state nursing licensure required before an employer can file an H-1B petition for a Nursing Officer?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS requires evidence that you meet all requirements to perform the job at the time of filing, which typically includes an active state RN license for the state where you'll work. Some employers file with a pending license application and submit a subsequent RFE response, but this adds risk and delay. Securing licensure before the petition is filed is the standard approach immigration counsel recommends.