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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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- Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule.
- 8 to 10 Weekends / Year doing inpatient coverage at our Akron Campus.
- Requires daily driving, mileage is reimbursed. Facilities are within Summit County and Medina County (1 location).
- The APP will be primarily devoted to visiting nursing home and skilled nursing facilities.
- Typically seeing 6 to 8 patients a day.
- APPs with skilled nursing background are preferred; we welcome new graduates to apply or APPs with backgrounds in primary care, internal medicine, and ICU etc.
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Develops and advances the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education, and research. Works to improve processes of care for patients. Ensures quality of patient care by utilizing established standards of care for specified department and coordination of services with physicians, care managers, social workers, patient care coordinators, therapists, and other community agencies as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education Required:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians Assistants or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program in area of expertise and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS.
Experience & Training Required:
- Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant in the state of Ohio.
- Minimum one year experience as advanced practice provider preferred.
- BLS certification.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Excellent skills in communication, organizing, self-motivation, accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to read and interpret medical documents, which are commonly found in hospital, clinic or physician office environment.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to provide necessary care of adult patients as required by position and requested by institution.
- Ability to work independently, to prioritize work and solve problems.
- Demonstrates competency in Microsoft office and all computer programs utilized by the Practice.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains affiliated hospital privileges as an Allied Health Professional if practicing in hospital setting.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet the ever changing needs of patients and health care team members.
- Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Compensation:
- $52.93/hr - $70.20/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
- Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule.
- 8 to 10 Weekends / Year doing inpatient coverage at our Akron Campus.
- Requires daily driving, mileage is reimbursed. Facilities are within Summit County and Medina County (1 location).
- The APP will be primarily devoted to visiting nursing home and skilled nursing facilities.
- Typically seeing 6 to 8 patients a day.
- APPs with skilled nursing background are preferred; we welcome new graduates to apply or APPs with backgrounds in primary care, internal medicine, and ICU etc.
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families, commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization, and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary:
Develops and advances the quality of advanced practice through specialized direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education, and research. Works to improve processes of care for patients. Ensures quality of patient care by utilizing established standards of care for specified department and coordination of services with physicians, care managers, social workers, patient care coordinators, therapists, and other community agencies as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education Required:
- Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program, MPAS preferred, and have passed the national certification examination administered by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians Assistants or Masters Degree in Nursing with completion of Advanced Practice program in area of expertise and National certification as CNP, CNM, or CNS.
Experience & Training Required:
- Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant in the state of Ohio.
- Minimum one year experience as advanced practice provider preferred.
- BLS certification.
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
- Excellent skills in communication, organizing, self-motivation, accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to read and interpret medical documents, which are commonly found in hospital, clinic or physician office environment.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to provide necessary care of adult patients as required by position and requested by institution.
- Ability to work independently, to prioritize work and solve problems.
- Demonstrates competency in Microsoft office and all computer programs utilized by the Practice.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains affiliated hospital privileges as an Allied Health Professional if practicing in hospital setting.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of professionals.
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet the ever changing needs of patients and health care team members.
- Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Level of Physical Demands:
- Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Compensation:
- $52.93/hr - $70.20/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
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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.