J-1 Visa Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs
Clinical Nurse Specialist roles in the U.S. are accessible to international nurses through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. hospital or health system serves as the host site. Note that many clinical J-1 placements carry a two-year home residency requirement upon program completion.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Associate 3 to work in Miami, FL.
Core Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
- Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
- Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
- Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
- Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations. Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
- Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
- Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
- Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
- Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
- Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.
- Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
- Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
- Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
- Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department specific functions:
- Oversees all new referrals to and ongoing clinical practice for the specialty UM Tics, OCD and Related Problems Program and the UM Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence Program. Includes telephone screens of incoming new referral, correspondence, sending intake packets for initial evaluations, scheduling patients in UChart and following up with clinical procedures.
- Oversees clinical operations for the Chair’s clinical practice and referrals to the TAA Center of Excellence (CoE) Research program. Supervises day to day operations of the Chair’s clinic. Coordinates CoE activities including liaison with the national TAA office, and the South Florida chapter. Sets up and implements TAA CoE Tic Talks quarterly to disseminate clinical and research updates to the local and regional community. Participates in phone and video conference meetings in regional and national activities.
- Coordinates and provides support for Chair academic activities including, but not limited to, literature searches, Powerpoint preparations, and manuscript drafts, edits and submission.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a full time Clinical Research Associate 3 to work in Miami, FL.
Core Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
- Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
- Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
- Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
- Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations. Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
- Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
- Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
- Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
- Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
- Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.
- Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
- Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
- Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
- Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department specific functions:
- Oversees all new referrals to and ongoing clinical practice for the specialty UM Tics, OCD and Related Problems Program and the UM Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence Program. Includes telephone screens of incoming new referral, correspondence, sending intake packets for initial evaluations, scheduling patients in UChart and following up with clinical procedures.
- Oversees clinical operations for the Chair’s clinical practice and referrals to the TAA Center of Excellence (CoE) Research program. Supervises day to day operations of the Chair’s clinic. Coordinates CoE activities including liaison with the national TAA office, and the South Florida chapter. Sets up and implements TAA CoE Tic Talks quarterly to disseminate clinical and research updates to the local and regional community. Participates in phone and video conference meetings in regional and national activities.
- Coordinates and provides support for Chair academic activities including, but not limited to, literature searches, Powerpoint preparations, and manuscript drafts, edits and submission.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
Verify your CNS credentials meet U.S. standards
Before applying, confirm your nursing credentials align with U.S. requirements. CGFNS certification and an active RN license in your target state are typically required by host hospitals, and missing either will stall your DS-2019 application.
Distinguish Specialist from Research Scholar program categories
Clinical Nurse Specialist roles most often fall under the Specialist category for practitioners with demonstrated expertise, or Research Scholar if your placement centers on clinical research. Confirm the correct category with your designated sponsor before the training plan is drafted.
Target hospitals with active J-1 host site agreements
Not every health system is set up to host J-1 visa exchange visitors. Search for positions on Migrate Mate, which filters roles at U.S. employers already aligned with J-1 visa sponsorship, saving you from pitching unprepared HR departments.
Negotiate your training plan before the offer is finalized
Your designated sponsor, not your employer, approves the DS-2019 and must sign off on the formal training plan. Push your host employer to detail CNS-specific clinical objectives early, because vague plans get rejected and delay your start date.
Assess the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Many CNS J-1 placements involve government funding or in-demand specialty skills that trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Determine whether your placement is subject to it before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Document specialty-area hours for visa extension requests
J-1 Specialist status can be extended, but your designated sponsor will require evidence that your clinical objectives are being met. Keep dated logs of your CNS-specific procedures, consultations, and outcomes from day one to support any extension application.
Clinical Nurse Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Nurse Specialists?
Most Clinical Nurse Specialists enter on the J-1 Specialist category, which is designed for professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in a field not covered by other J-1 categories. If your placement is primarily research-focused, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your State Department-designated sponsor organization determines the correct category and issues the DS-2019 accordingly, so clarify program fit before signing any host agreement.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a CNS role, the hospital or a separate organization?
The hospital or health system where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship is handled exclusively by U.S. Department of State-designated organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, which issue the DS-2019 form, administer your training plan, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your employer cannot sponsor a J-1 visa directly the way it might petition for an H-1B.
How do I find U.S. hospitals actively open to J-1 Clinical Nurse Specialists?
Most hospital HR teams are unfamiliar with J-1 Specialist requirements, so cold applications often stall at the screening stage. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for CNS roles at U.S. employers that are aligned with J-1 sponsorship pathways, reducing the time spent explaining visa mechanics to recruiters who have no existing process for exchange visitors.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect CNS J-1 holders?
It depends on your country of nationality, the funding source for your program, and whether your specialty is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. CNS placements funded by U.S. government grants or tied to skills deemed in shortage in your home country commonly trigger the two-year rule under INA Section 212(e). If it applies, you cannot change to H-1B or most immigrant visa categories until you fulfill the requirement or obtain a waiver through a DOL, State Department, or interested government agency process.
Can a J-1 CNS placement lead to permanent employment in the U.S.?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement is the main obstacle. If your J-1 is not subject to it, you can change status to H-1B or another work visa without returning home first. If it does apply, a Conrad 30 waiver, a DOD waiver, or a State Department no-objection waiver can allow you to transition to long-term U.S. employment. Your host employer's immigration counsel should assess waiver eligibility before your program ends.