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Expeditor jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in supply chain, logistics, or operations management. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM OPT if your degree aligns with procurement or industrial engineering, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build U.S. experience.
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The RN Discharge Expediter role focuses on the Clinical Progression of Care, identifying barriers, prioritizing needs and working with the interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient throughput.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position focuses on coordinating all aspects of the discharge process, identifying barriers to discharge to ensure patients leave the hospital, optimizing bed availability and enhancing the patient experience.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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Education:
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Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
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Minimum 2 years of Adult Inpatient Bedside Nursing is required.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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INTRODUCTION
The RN Discharge Expediter role focuses on the Clinical Progression of Care, identifying barriers, prioritizing needs and working with the interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient throughput.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position focuses on coordinating all aspects of the discharge process, identifying barriers to discharge to ensure patients leave the hospital, optimizing bed availability and enhancing the patient experience.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
-
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
-
Education:
-
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.
-
Minimum 2 years of Adult Inpatient Bedside Nursing is required.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Expeditor
Connect your degree to the role explicitly
Expeditor roles require justifying specialty occupation status. In your resume and cover letter, draw a direct line between your supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations degree and the technical coordination work the job requires. Vague connections weaken your OPT case.
Target employers with active supply chain operations
Manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and defense companies hire expeditors regularly and are comfortable with OPT authorization. These industries have established HR processes for work authorization and are more likely to extend sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Emphasize ERP and procurement software experience
Employers hiring expeditors want candidates who can hit the ground running in SAP, Oracle, or similar systems. Listing specific platforms you've used in coursework or internships signals technical readiness and makes you competitive against candidates without visa considerations.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
Many expeditor roles have immediate start expectations tied to project timelines. Beginning your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers flexibility and removes urgency as a reason to pass on your application.
Be upfront about STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree qualifies under a STEM field, tell employers early. A 36-month authorization window significantly changes the sponsorship calculus for hiring managers. Frame it as a hiring advantage, not a complication, during initial screening conversations.
Browse OPT-friendly expeditor listings on Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter for OPT sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on employers open to F-1 OPT candidates, saving you time and helping you avoid companies that won't engage applicants requiring work authorization support.
Expeditor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do expeditor jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Expeditor roles can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. The job itself must also involve applying that technical knowledge directly. If your degree is in business administration without a STEM designation, the standard 12-month OPT applies. Confirm your degree's STEM eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B for an expeditor after OPT ends?
H-1B visa sponsorship for expeditors depends on whether USCIS classifies the role as a specialty occupation, which requires a direct relationship between the duties and a specific bachelor's degree field. Roles tied to industrial engineering, logistics systems, or procurement technology have a stronger case than generalist coordination positions. Employers in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing are more familiar with this process and more likely to sponsor.
What degree backgrounds are most competitive for OPT expeditor roles?
Industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, and logistics are the strongest degree backgrounds for expeditor positions. These fields map directly to the technical coordination, vendor management, and procurement analysis work the role involves, which also supports your specialty occupation argument for OPT and future H-1B purposes. Degrees in business or general management can work but may require stronger work experience to compensate.
How do I find expeditor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most job boards don't indicate whether an employer will work with F-1 OPT students, so you spend significant time applying to companies that won't consider candidates with work authorization needs. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this problem, surfacing expeditor and supply chain roles from employers who are open to OPT authorization. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers from the start makes your search substantially more efficient.
Can I work as an expeditor on CPT before my OPT begins?
Yes, if you have a full-time expeditor internship or co-op offer that is directly related to your degree program, your DSO may authorize Curricular Practical Training before you graduate. CPT must be an integral part of your curriculum, so it typically requires enrollment in a relevant practicum or internship course. Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility, so discuss the tradeoffs with your DSO before accepting a long-term CPT arrangement.