H-1B Visa Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs
Quality Improvement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and large manufacturing firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this role.
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Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses of the information systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems. Serves as a nursing informatics resource, to individuals and teams within Patient Care Services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledgeable of Performance Improvement methodology used within the organization.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in Nursing Informatics, as well as new developments in hardware and software technology; uses this knowledge in supporting users and process teams.
- Participates in preparation of Performance Improvement reports for care services presentation at committee meeting; reports to Hospital Quality Management for external benchmarking as needed.
- Assists in conducting focus studies to measure and assess patient care services’ process stability and the achievement of patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Assists in coordinating investigations of state reportable incidents/complaints, sentinel events, citations and data collection for corrective actions.
- Participates in special projects related to quality issues; assists in recommendations and coordinating implementation of plan of corrective action; assists in preparing monthly variance reports for the leadership, physicians, and other hospital personnel as needed.
- Presents patient specific issues and other concerns to appropriate leadership and Performance Improvement Committees for resolution of conflicts.
- Uses office technology and data base systems to perform functions of the job; creates documents for formal presentations and storyboards.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSN nursing degree, required. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse OR as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State OR current Licensed Registered Physician Assistant by New York State Department of Education, required.
- One-three (1-3) years clinical experience including general knowledge of QM principles, NYPORTS and JCAHO requirements.
- Previous psych experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
INTRODUCTION
Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses of the information systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems. Serves as a nursing informatics resource, to individuals and teams within Patient Care Services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledgeable of Performance Improvement methodology used within the organization.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in Nursing Informatics, as well as new developments in hardware and software technology; uses this knowledge in supporting users and process teams.
- Participates in preparation of Performance Improvement reports for care services presentation at committee meeting; reports to Hospital Quality Management for external benchmarking as needed.
- Assists in conducting focus studies to measure and assess patient care services’ process stability and the achievement of patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Assists in coordinating investigations of state reportable incidents/complaints, sentinel events, citations and data collection for corrective actions.
- Participates in special projects related to quality issues; assists in recommendations and coordinating implementation of plan of corrective action; assists in preparing monthly variance reports for the leadership, physicians, and other hospital personnel as needed.
- Presents patient specific issues and other concerns to appropriate leadership and Performance Improvement Committees for resolution of conflicts.
- Uses office technology and data base systems to perform functions of the job; creates documents for formal presentations and storyboards.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSN nursing degree, required. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse OR as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State OR current Licensed Registered Physician Assistant by New York State Department of Education, required.
- One-three (1-3) years clinical experience including general knowledge of QM principles, NYPORTS and JCAHO requirements.
- Previous psych experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Improvement Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the QI Specialist job duties. A degree in public health, healthcare administration, or industrial engineering maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document the connection explicitly in your credential evaluation.
Target LCA-active healthcare and manufacturing employers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 13-1041 or 11-9111. Hospitals, health systems, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most LCAs for QI roles and already understand the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Quality Improvement Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored similar roles before, which reduces your risk of a first-time sponsorship conversation.
Benchmark your prevailing wage before negotiations
Your H-1B petition requires the employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can spot offers that fall below the required wage threshold.
Ask how the employer classifies your role during interviews
Some employers post QI Specialist roles under multiple SOC codes depending on the department. Confirm whether the employer will file under a process improvement, compliance, or healthcare management code, since mismatches between your duties and the SOC code are a common RFE trigger.
Prepare for cap-subject timing if you're not on OPT or CPT
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start October 1, and USCIS registration opens in March. If you receive a QI Specialist offer outside OPT or an existing H-1B, your start date must align with the new fiscal year, so negotiate your start date and confirm the employer will file in the next registration window.
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Find Quality Improvement Specialist JobsQuality Improvement Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description closely, so the employer's offer letter and job duties must clearly show that a general degree is not sufficient for the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Quality Improvement Specialists?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most H-1B petitions for QI roles. Government contractors and large logistics companies also sponsor this title, particularly where regulatory compliance or process certification frameworks like Six Sigma or Lean are central to daily work. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I finish my OPT period?
Yes. If your OPT end date falls after April 1, your employer can file your cap-subject H-1B petition during the March registration window so that your H-1B status begins October 1. If you have STEM OPT, the two-year extension may bridge the gap, giving you more time to participate in a registration cycle without a work authorization gap.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one QI team to another within the same employer?
Internal transfers within the same employer typically do not require a new H-1B petition if the job duties, location, and wage level remain substantially similar. A material change, such as a different worksite state, a significant shift in responsibilities, or a drop in salary, does require the employer to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect.
How do I know if an employer's offered salary meets the H-1B prevailing wage for my QI Specialist role?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the offered salary falls below the Level I or Level II wage for your metro area, the employer will need to adjust it before USCIS will approve the petition.
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