H-1B Visa Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners work in a specialty occupation under H-1B visa, requiring a graduate-level nursing degree and active APRN licensure in the state of employment. Large health systems, hospice networks, and academic medical centers regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, and the 60,000-slot cap applies unless your employer qualifies as cap-exempt.
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VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. We provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and advancement, along with competitive benefits.
The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) supports VITAS Healthcare’s growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. The selected candidate will become an integral part of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team focused on providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates care for assigned patients and provides expert, individualized support to patients and families
- Completes initial and on-going comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient and family to identify needs and areas for intervention
- Ensures appropriate referrals to specialists when indicated and support adherence to treatment plan, including physician visits for evaluation and on-going management
- Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community to improve their overall health and well-being
- Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care, including discussion of treatment options to ensure informed decision making
- Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to improve transitions, adjustment to illness and adherence to treatment plan
- Evaluates the patient’s physical and emotional recovery after treatment utilizing appropriate resources as needed
- Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning/development of advance directives
- Builds relationships with other clinicians involved in the patients’ care
- Promotes patient-centered approach to care
- Partners with healthcare team to manage transitions of care between hospital, primary and specialty care
- Facilitates proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes, decreased length of stay and reduced readmission rates
- Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information
- All other duties as assigned
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Registered Nurse
- 1–2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation, hospice, or palliative care, preferred
- Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept
- Experience in patient education, planning, and management desired
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance
- Bilingual a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Current and Valid Registered Nurse License in the state position is based
- BLS certification required
EOE/AA
M/F/D/V
Why VITAS Healthcare and What Do We Offer?
VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. We provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and advancement, along with competitive benefits.
The Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN) supports VITAS Healthcare’s growing palliative care program within the assigned service area. The selected candidate will become an integral part of a comprehensive Palliative Care Team focused on providing individualized, coordinated care to patients and families residing in the community.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates care for assigned patients and provides expert, individualized support to patients and families
- Completes initial and on-going comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessment of the patient and family to identify needs and areas for intervention
- Ensures appropriate referrals to specialists when indicated and support adherence to treatment plan, including physician visits for evaluation and on-going management
- Assists patients in accessing appropriate services and resources in the community to improve their overall health and well-being
- Educates patient and family to enhance understanding of disease processes and plan of care, including discussion of treatment options to ensure informed decision making
- Provides emotional support and counseling to patients and their families to improve transitions, adjustment to illness and adherence to treatment plan
- Evaluates the patient’s physical and emotional recovery after treatment utilizing appropriate resources as needed
- Empowers patients to take control of their health care by encouraging appropriate goal-setting and discussions about advance care planning/development of advance directives
- Builds relationships with other clinicians involved in the patients’ care
- Promotes patient-centered approach to care
- Partners with healthcare team to manage transitions of care between hospital, primary and specialty care
- Facilitates proactive discharge planning or follow-up to promote better outcomes, decreased length of stay and reduced readmission rates
- Protects patient rights to privacy and safeguard confidentiality when releasing patient information
- All other duties as assigned
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Registered Nurse
- 1–2 years of nursing experience in a community-based setting, such as home health, rehabilitation, hospice, or palliative care, preferred
- Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept
- Experience in patient education, planning, and management desired
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance
- Bilingual a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Current and Valid Registered Nurse License in the state position is based
- BLS certification required
EOE/AA
M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Verify your APRN credentials transfer across states
H-1B approval ties your license to the state on the LCA. Confirm your APRN compact privileges or obtain a state-specific license before your employer files, since USCIS will flag a mismatch between your credential and the petition's work location.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and hospice networks
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or a 501(c)(3) research mission are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Filing outside the lottery avoids the April registration window entirely, giving you year-round start dates and faster adjudication timelines.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Palliative Care NP roles in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1171 before accepting an offer so you can spot whether the salary meets Level II or Level III wage requirements.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter palliative care and advanced practice nursing employers by LCA filing history, so you're applying only to organizations that have actively petitioned for NP roles, not just ones that claim they sponsor visas.
Confirm specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes NP petitions because nursing has historically received RFEs on specialty occupation grounds. Ask your employer to gather the job description, your MSN or DNP transcripts, and any clinical specialty certifications before the I-129 is drafted.
Align your start date with premium processing timelines
If your offer requires a specific start date, ask whether your employer will file I-129 with premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Standard processing for cap-subject petitions can run several months and may miss your hospital's onboarding cycle.
H-1B Visa Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in nursing or a directly related field as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS has issued RFEs on NP petitions where the job description allowed a bachelor's-level candidate, so your employer's job posting and internal classification must specify a graduate degree. Your MSN or DNP and APRN certification together satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners?
Large academic medical centers, nonprofit health systems, and hospice organizations affiliated with universities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without entering the lottery. You can identify which organizations have active LCA filings for advanced practice nursing roles by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by their DOL filing history.
How does state APRN licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Palliative Care NP?
The LCA your employer files with DOL must list the state where you'll practice, and USCIS expects your APRN license to match that jurisdiction at the time of filing. If you're relocating from a compact-privilege state, you'll likely need a full state license before the petition is submitted. A pending licensure application at filing is a common RFE trigger for NP H-1B cases.
Can a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner change employers on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, provided your current petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a new LCA for the transfer location. Portability does not require USCIS to approve the transfer before you begin.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL, your MSN or DNP transcripts, your APRN license in the state of employment, and any specialty certifications such as ACHPN. They'll also need a detailed job description demonstrating the role requires graduate-level nursing expertise. USCIS may request a credential evaluation if your degree was conferred outside the United States, so have that completed in advance.