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Care Manager roles in the United States are typically available to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level and host organization. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019, separate from the employer hiring you.
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INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assesses, monitors, and documents patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Care Manager
Align your credentials to Trainee or Specialist category
Your eligibility depends on whether you're within five years of graduating or have specialized expertise. Trainee status suits recent graduates; the Specialist category fits professionals with substantial field experience. Confirm which category your host organization and designated sponsor will support before applying.
Build a training plan before contacting host employers
Every J-1 placement requires a signed training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision structure, and duration. Draft a preliminary version specific to care management competencies so prospective host organizations can review it before formally engaging a designated sponsor.
Search for J-1-compatible Care Manager roles on Migrate Mate
Many employers open to J-1 exchange visitors don't advertise that fact on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and care management positions that align with J-1 sponsorship, narrowing your search before you invest time in outreach.
Check whether the role triggers the home residency requirement
Care Manager positions funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government, or filled by nationals from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, carry a two-year home residency requirement after program completion. Verify your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Confirm host organizations have J-1 experience in healthcare settings
Not all health systems or social service agencies have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Ask directly whether the organization has worked with a designated sponsor and whether their compliance team can fulfill DOL-required supervision and reporting obligations throughout your program.
Time your DS-2019 request around your start date
Designated sponsors typically need four to eight weeks to process and issue your DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan and host agreement. Factor that window into your offer negotiation so your program start date doesn't slip past your planned arrival in the United States.
Care Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Care Manager role?
Most Care Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee category if you graduated within the past five years, or the Specialist category if you bring recognized expertise in case management, social work, or clinical coordination. The Trainee program requires a structured training plan tied to your field of study, while the Specialist category is based on demonstrable professional experience rather than recent graduation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hospital or the sponsor organization?
The employer hiring you is called the host organization, not the visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and signs your training plan. The host organization cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own, even if it initiated your placement and is paying your stipend or salary.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Care Managers?
Many healthcare employers and social service agencies that welcome J-1 exchange visitors don't label their postings that way publicly. Migrate Mate lets you search for Care Manager roles and U.S. employers that align with J-1 sponsorship structures, so you can identify realistic targets before you begin outreach to designated sponsors or host organizations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Care Managers?
It depends on your specific situation. If your Care Manager role is funded by a U.S. or home-country government program, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for social work or healthcare occupations, you'll likely face the two-year requirement. Your designated sponsor will review your DS-2019 application and flag this obligation before your program begins, since it affects any future visa status changes in the United States.
What documents should I prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
Most designated sponsors require a completed application, proof of relevant credentials or degree transcripts, a written confirmation of interest from a host organization, and a draft training plan outlining your learning objectives and supervision structure. For Care Manager roles, you should also prepare documentation of any licensure, certifications such as a CCM, or clinical supervision hours, since sponsors assess whether your background genuinely aligns with the structured training the J-1 program legally requires.