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Registered Nurse Case Managers coordinate patient care across acute, post-acute, and community settings, a role USCIS consistently classifies as a specialty occupation requiring a BSN or higher. Employers who sponsor H-1B visas for this title file an LCA with the DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance before your petition can proceed.
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The Aging and Long-Term Services Department provides accessible, integrated services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to assist them in maintaining their independence, dignity, autonomy, health, safety, and economic well-being, thereby empowering them to live on their own terms in their own communities as productively as possible. Adult Protective Services investigations collect and assess information to determine whether the reported incident of adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect occurred. Investigations assess the immediate safety of the adult and the ability of the individual to self-protect and/or the caregiver's ability to protect the adult; also, to assess whether the adult remains at risk for continued abuse, neglect, or exploitation and self-neglect. Finally, assess the need for services, including short-term protective services.
ALTSD is an equal opportunity employer. If an applicant selected for an interview needs reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please inform the agency contact listed in the job posting.
Interviews are expected to be conducted within two (2) weeks of the closing date.
Applications submitted without work experience or a current resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, the resume must include dates of employment for each job (MONTH AND YEAR) and details of job duties.
Why does the job exist?
This position exists to fulfill the State of New Mexico's statutory mandate to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable adults. The APS Investigative Caseworker conducts timely investigations, evaluates safety and capacity, and coordinates protective interventions to reduce risk, stabilize crises, and support adults in the least restrictive environment possible.
How does it get done?
The position performs investigative and case management functions to ensure the safety, protection, and well-being of vulnerable adults served by Adult Protective Services:
- Conduct investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation in accordance with APS policies, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Develop and implement service plans through ongoing case management to address identified risks, stabilize situations, and support client safety and well-being.
- Interview alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, family members, service providers, and other collateral contacts to obtain relevant information and assess circumstances.
- Gather, analyze, and document information necessary to complete thorough investigations including planning and organizing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and two (2) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and must have own mode of transportation for daily client-related travel. Personal vehicle and operation of it must be in compliance with all applicable State of New Mexico statutes and regulations. Pre-employment background investigation is required, and extensive statewide travel is required.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, client home, or institutions. Risk of injury from hostile clients is possible. Travel in the applicant's personal vehicle may be required. State vehicle travel usage may be required, upon attaining and sustaining credentials to operate such vehicle. This position does require a rotation of on-call responsibilities. The position may require climbing multiple flights of stairs, navigating tight or confined spaces, and entering homes or environments that may contain potential hazards.
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Agency Contact Information: Juanita Washington (505) 469-3806 or Email: juanita.washington@altsd.nm.gov
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
The Aging and Long-Term Services Department provides accessible, integrated services to older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to assist them in maintaining their independence, dignity, autonomy, health, safety, and economic well-being, thereby empowering them to live on their own terms in their own communities as productively as possible. Adult Protective Services investigations collect and assess information to determine whether the reported incident of adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect occurred. Investigations assess the immediate safety of the adult and the ability of the individual to self-protect and/or the caregiver's ability to protect the adult; also, to assess whether the adult remains at risk for continued abuse, neglect, or exploitation and self-neglect. Finally, assess the need for services, including short-term protective services.
ALTSD is an equal opportunity employer. If an applicant selected for an interview needs reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please inform the agency contact listed in the job posting.
Interviews are expected to be conducted within two (2) weeks of the closing date.
Applications submitted without work experience or a current resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, the resume must include dates of employment for each job (MONTH AND YEAR) and details of job duties.
Why does the job exist?
This position exists to fulfill the State of New Mexico's statutory mandate to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable adults. The APS Investigative Caseworker conducts timely investigations, evaluates safety and capacity, and coordinates protective interventions to reduce risk, stabilize crises, and support adults in the least restrictive environment possible.
How does it get done?
The position performs investigative and case management functions to ensure the safety, protection, and well-being of vulnerable adults served by Adult Protective Services:
- Conduct investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation in accordance with APS policies, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Develop and implement service plans through ongoing case management to address identified risks, stabilize situations, and support client safety and well-being.
- Interview alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, family members, service providers, and other collateral contacts to obtain relevant information and assess circumstances.
- Gather, analyze, and document information necessary to complete thorough investigations including planning and organizing.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, and/or Family Studies/Services and two (2) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and must have own mode of transportation for daily client-related travel. Personal vehicle and operation of it must be in compliance with all applicable State of New Mexico statutes and regulations. Pre-employment background investigation is required, and extensive statewide travel is required.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, client home, or institutions. Risk of injury from hostile clients is possible. Travel in the applicant's personal vehicle may be required. State vehicle travel usage may be required, upon attaining and sustaining credentials to operate such vehicle. This position does require a rotation of on-call responsibilities. The position may require climbing multiple flights of stairs, navigating tight or confined spaces, and entering homes or environments that may contain potential hazards.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Juanita Washington (505) 469-3806 or Email: juanita.washington@altsd.nm.gov
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree for H-1B approval. A BSN satisfies this; an ADN typically does not. If you hold an ADN, complete a BSN bridge program before applying, or your petition risks an RFE or denial.
Check LCA filings using OFLC Wage Search
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool by SOC code 29-1141 and your target metro area to see which hospitals and health systems have certified LCAs for RN case manager roles. This confirms active sponsorship history before you apply.
Target payers and managed care organizations directly
Insurance companies, MCOs, and ACOs hire RN case managers in non-clinical settings and sponsor H-1B visas. These employers are often overlooked but file LCAs regularly and face less cap pressure than large hospital systems with lottery-dependent timelines.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Registered Nurse Case Manager on Migrate Mate to see employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this specific role. This cuts the research time of manually cross-referencing DOL disclosure data against open positions.
Negotiate your offer letter before I-129 filing begins
The LCA locks in your job title, SOC code, and work location before USCIS sees your petition. Confirm that your written offer matches the LCA exactly, title, duties, and worksite, since discrepancies between the offer and I-129 are a common RFE trigger.
Account for cap-gap timing if you're on OPT
If you're on F-1 OPT when your H-1B is selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30. Your employer must file the I-129 by April 1 so USCIS receipt covers you if your EAD expires before October 1.
H-1B Visa Registered Nurse Case Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an RN case manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a BSN or higher in nursing or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job duties and degree requirement, not just the title. Case manager roles that accept an ADN plus experience without requiring a bachelor's degree can face RFEs, so confirming the employer's minimum education requirement before applying matters.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for RN case manager positions?
Health systems, managed care organizations, insurance payers, and ACOs are the most active sponsors. You can verify filing history by checking DOL LCA disclosure data or searching Migrate Mate, which filters employers by role and H-1B filing activity. Hospital systems with large care coordination departments tend to file the most petitions for this title.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect RN case manager H-1B petitions?
The DOL sets four wage levels for each SOC code and metro area. Your employer must pay at least the Level I prevailing wage for SOC code 29-1141 in your worksite location, and this wage is certified on the LCA before USCIS sees your petition. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool by entering your job's SOC code and location.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as an RN case manager?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For RN case managers, moving between a hospital, an MCO, and a payer-side role generally qualifies, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start.
Does the NCLEX or state RN license affect my H-1B petition?
State licensure is a prerequisite for employment, not a formal USCIS requirement, but you must hold an active RN license in the state where you'll work before your I-129 is approved. If you're licensed in one state and the role is in another, you'll need to apply for licensure by endorsement first. Employers typically confirm active state licensure before filing the LCA.