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Patient Care RN roles in the United States are accessible to international nurses through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Exchange Visitor program, most commonly via the Research Scholar or Specialist category depending on your background. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hospital or health system serves as your host employer.
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Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Student position is a Community In Schools (CIS) student 8-week program in which incumbents should document, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress in basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific, diverse patient population. This position receives coaching from preceptors, Registered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegated patient care tasks under the supervision of the RN. The Patient Care Assistant Extern position responds to the call light system and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The Patient Care Assistant Extern position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) or Community In Schools (CIS) or Wesley House program incumbents enrolled in a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program within one month of hire.
Experience
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
- Must have CNA state license or CMA through an approved credentialing certification agency (AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA) upon completion of program
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL’s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole, escalating issues for problem resolution.
- Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
- Provides care to patients assigned within unit-specific, defined limits or serves as a sitter after validated specific competencies.
- Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call No
TRAVEL
- Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Student position is a Community In Schools (CIS) student 8-week program in which incumbents should document, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress in basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific, diverse patient population. This position receives coaching from preceptors, Registered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegated patient care tasks under the supervision of the RN. The Patient Care Assistant Extern position responds to the call light system and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The Patient Care Assistant Extern position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) or Community In Schools (CIS) or Wesley House program incumbents enrolled in a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program within one month of hire.
Experience
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
- Must have CNA state license or CMA through an approved credentialing certification agency (AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA) upon completion of program
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL’s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole, escalating issues for problem resolution.
- Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
- Provides care to patients assigned within unit-specific, defined limits or serves as a sitter after validated specific competencies.
- Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the licensed nurse. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
- Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call No
TRAVEL
- Travel specifications may vary by department
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Patient Care RN
Verify your credentials meet U.S. nursing standards
NCLEX licensure is a hard requirement for most host employers, and CGFNS credential evaluation is often a prerequisite to that exam. Start both processes early since combined timelines can exceed six months before you're placement-ready.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
The Specialist category fits licensed nurses with a defined training objective, while Research Scholar suits RNs pursuing clinical research roles. Your career stage determines which category your designated sponsor can use to issue the DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned hospital roles
Filter by role and visa type on Migrate Mate to surface Patient Care RN positions at health systems familiar with hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Starting your search there saves time that generic job boards waste on employers unfamiliar with the exchange visitor framework.
Confirm the host employer has a sponsor relationship
Not every hospital can host a J-1 exchange visitor. Ask prospective employers whether they have an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor organization before investing time in their interview process.
Request a detailed DS-2019 training plan from your sponsor
The DS-2019 must reflect a structured program with clear objectives tied to your Patient Care RN role. Review the training plan before signing, because USCIS and the sponsor will use it to evaluate whether your exchange objective is being met.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement before accepting an offer
Many J-1 nurses are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which blocks immediate H-1B or green card transitions. Confirm your country's waiver eligibility with DOL and your designated sponsor during offer negotiations.
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Find Patient Care RN JobsPatient Care RN J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Patient Care RN positions?
Most Patient Care RN placements fall under the Specialist category, which covers professionals with specialized skills and a defined U.S. training objective. Nurses pursuing clinical research alongside patient care may qualify under Research Scholar instead. Your career history and the host employer's program structure determine which category your designated sponsor can support when issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the hospital or a sponsor organization?
The hospital or health system is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, that issues the DS-2019 form, signs your training plan, and monitors your exchange program for compliance. The host employer provides the clinical placement and training environment.
How do I find Patient Care RN roles where employers are already familiar with J-1 hosting?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Patient Care RN positions by visa type, which surfaces roles at health systems experienced with the J-1 exchange visitor framework. Many hospitals are open to hosting international nurses but haven't formalized a sponsor relationship yet, so confirming that relationship early in the interview process saves significant time on both sides.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Patient Care RNs?
Many J-1 nurses are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement after their program ends, which prevents immediate changes of status to H-1B or immigrant visa categories. Whether it applies depends on your nationality and funding source. DOL administers Conrad 30 waivers for healthcare workers in underserved areas, which can eliminate this requirement under specific conditions.
Do I need NCLEX licensure before a host employer will consider me for a J-1 Patient Care RN role?
Most U.S. hospitals require active state RN licensure, which means passing the NCLEX, before they'll extend a formal offer to a J-1 candidate. International nurses typically complete CGFNS credential evaluation before sitting for NCLEX. Plan for a combined six-month or longer credentialing timeline before you're ready for clinical placement interviews with host employers.
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