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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners can pursue U.S. clinical placements through the J-1 visa under the Exchange Visitor Program, typically via the Specialist or Research Scholar category depending on scope. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee compliance. Securing a host employer who coordinates with a State Department-designated sponsor is the first step toward J-1 sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1765 Ortho-Neuro 800 W South
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
* Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
About us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Overview Of Unit/Department
CoxHealth is proud to be a Level I Stroke and Trauma Center, and our 800 Neuro-Ortho unit plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to these patients. As a 26-bed unit, we specialize in treating a wide range of complex conditions, including stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases. Our patient population is diverse, ranging in age from 18 to 102, offering a broad spectrum of clinical experiences. The 800 unit is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where each day presents new challenges and rewarding opportunities. Our team is known for its unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. What truly sets us apart is our strong culture of teamwork and support—every staff member is valued, and no one faces the day alone. Compassion, collaboration, and pride in our work define who we are and guide everything we do. Join us and be a part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.
Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates
$3 night shift differential
Career Ladder up to $1
* Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply
Nurse Assistant Training Program
Job Summary Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
Licensure/Certification/Registration
* BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
Job Summary Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Required:
3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR
Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR
Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR
Must have Missouri CNA License OR
* Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration
* BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1765 Ortho-Neuro 800 W South
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
* Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
About us
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by Newsweek.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Overview Of Unit/Department
CoxHealth is proud to be a Level I Stroke and Trauma Center, and our 800 Neuro-Ortho unit plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to these patients. As a 26-bed unit, we specialize in treating a wide range of complex conditions, including stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases. Our patient population is diverse, ranging in age from 18 to 102, offering a broad spectrum of clinical experiences. The 800 unit is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where each day presents new challenges and rewarding opportunities. Our team is known for its unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. What truly sets us apart is our strong culture of teamwork and support—every staff member is valued, and no one faces the day alone. Compassion, collaboration, and pride in our work define who we are and guide everything we do. Join us and be a part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.
Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates
$3 night shift differential
Career Ladder up to $1
* Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply
Nurse Assistant Training Program
Job Summary Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed. While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.
Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
Licensure/Certification/Registration
* BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
Job Summary Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
Job Requirements
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
Required:
3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years OR
Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR
Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR
Must have Missouri CNA License OR
* Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration
* BLS must be obtained within 90 days
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Verify your CGFNS certification before applying
Most U.S. host employers require CGFNS certification or equivalent credential evaluation before engaging a J-1 sponsor. Without it, sponsors will decline to issue a DS-2019, stalling your placement before it begins.
Target hospital systems with existing J-1 host agreements
Academic medical centers and nonprofit health systems frequently maintain active host-organization agreements with State Department-designated sponsors. Targeting these institutions shortens the DS-2019 processing timeline significantly compared to employers starting the relationship from scratch.
Clarify your J-1 category with the designated sponsor early
Nurse Practitioners typically fit the Specialist or Research Scholar category, not Physician, unless enrolled in a formal ECFMG-recognized training program. Misclassifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance and can invalidate your program start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned NP roles
Searching general job boards surfaces roles without any indication of J-1 host-organization capacity. Migrate Mate filters for U.S. employers and positions aligned with exchange visitor sponsorship, saving significant research time at the employer-identification stage.
Negotiate training plan scope before your offer letter
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Program Plan before issuing a DS-2019. Align the plan's clinical objectives with your offer letter terms upfront so neither the host employer nor the sponsor has to revise documents after signing.
Assess your 2-year home residency requirement before committing
Many NP placements under the Specialist category trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement if government funding or skills-shortage designations apply. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver through DOL or a federal agency before accepting any host offer.
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Find Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner JobsCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners?
Most CRNPs enter on the J-1 Specialist category, which covers professionals with specialized knowledge coming to the U.S. for a structured exchange program. If your placement involves clinical research at an academic institution, Research Scholar may apply. Physician is reserved for ECFMG-recognized graduate medical training and does not cover nurse practitioners, even those in advanced clinical roles.
Who actually sponsors a CRNP's J-1 visa, and what does the host employer do?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, issues the DS-2019 form and serves as the legal visa sponsor. The hospital, clinic, or health system where you work is the host employer. The host provides the clinical placement and coordinates program details with the designated sponsor but does not hold the sponsoring authority itself.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to nurse practitioners on J-1 visas?
It depends on your country of origin, whether your government funded any part of your training, and whether your specialty appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before changing to an H-1B or green card. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 nurse practitioner?
Academic medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers are the most common host employers for J-1 NPs because they already maintain host-organization agreements with designated sponsors. Migrate Mate lets you search for roles and employers aligned with J-1 exchange visitor sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process.
What credential documents should a CRNP prepare before approaching a J-1 sponsor?
Designated sponsors typically require a foreign credential evaluation from CGFNS or an equivalent body, evidence of active licensure or eligibility in your home country, a detailed description of your proposed program objectives, and a letter of intent from your prospective host employer. Having these ready before your first sponsor inquiry prevents delays in DS-2019 issuance and keeps your proposed program start date realistic.
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