Nurse Manager Jobs for OPT Students
Nurse Manager jobs on OPT require active RN licensure in your state and typically a BSN, which satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for STEM OPT extensions if your degree is in nursing. Most hospital systems sponsor H-1B after OPT, making this a strong long-term visa pathway.
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“Lead the Care TEAM That Cares for the TEAM” Occupational health nursing is the specialty practice that delivers health and safety programs and services to workers and worker populations. The practice focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards. At Tyson, we offer our nurses the opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a talented and dedicated team. Come join our team where we are Raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal objective of the Nurse Manager position is to provide professional support, advice, and supervision for the Occupational Health Services staff. The role facilitates and assures clinical practice, professional and educational development, and training of staff to ensure safe, effective, person-centered practice and care. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining Occupational Health programs, policies, and procedures for a facility; supervising a group of nursing and support personnel; supervising and evaluating nursing care provided to workers; monitoring nursing functions to ensure nursing staff adheres to correct nursing procedures within scope of practice; attending facility management meetings to provide occupational health-related updates; conducting annual nurse performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring qualified nursing staff and ensuring adequate staffing is provided on each shift; managing workers’ compensation cases and ensuring records and reporting systems comply with OSHA, State, company, and legal requirements; adhering to the highest standard of confidentiality; participating in facility safety and ergonomic programs; developing and coordinating health education programs for Team Members; and other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years’ management experience and knowledge of occupational health nursing or relevant nursing field preferred.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to work with an electronic medical documentation system.
- Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include walking through the plant to ensure team member and supervisor compliance with prescribed modified restricted duty requirements. Assessing a Team Member in a swift manner and performing CPR if needed.
- Other Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills and independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Travel: 1 - 3 domestic trips per year.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
INTRODUCTION
“Lead the Care TEAM That Cares for the TEAM” Occupational health nursing is the specialty practice that delivers health and safety programs and services to workers and worker populations. The practice focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards. At Tyson, we offer our nurses the opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a talented and dedicated team. Come join our team where we are Raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal objective of the Nurse Manager position is to provide professional support, advice, and supervision for the Occupational Health Services staff. The role facilitates and assures clinical practice, professional and educational development, and training of staff to ensure safe, effective, person-centered practice and care. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining Occupational Health programs, policies, and procedures for a facility; supervising a group of nursing and support personnel; supervising and evaluating nursing care provided to workers; monitoring nursing functions to ensure nursing staff adheres to correct nursing procedures within scope of practice; attending facility management meetings to provide occupational health-related updates; conducting annual nurse performance evaluations, interviewing and hiring qualified nursing staff and ensuring adequate staffing is provided on each shift; managing workers’ compensation cases and ensuring records and reporting systems comply with OSHA, State, company, and legal requirements; adhering to the highest standard of confidentiality; participating in facility safety and ergonomic programs; developing and coordinating health education programs for Team Members; and other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Current unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years’ management experience and knowledge of occupational health nursing or relevant nursing field preferred.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to work with an electronic medical documentation system.
- Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include walking through the plant to ensure team member and supervisor compliance with prescribed modified restricted duty requirements. Assessing a Team Member in a swift manner and performing CPR if needed.
- Other Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills and independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Travel: 1 - 3 domestic trips per year.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY - You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse Manager
Verify your RN license transfers across states
Many hospital systems hire Nurse Managers from out of state, but your RN license must be valid where the job is located. Compact license states simplify this, but non-compact states require a separate application that can take weeks.
Target hospital systems with established H-1B track records
Large health systems like HCA Healthcare, Ascension, and academic medical centers regularly sponsor nurses for H-1B visas. Prioritize employers with HR teams experienced in immigration paperwork, since smaller clinics often lack that infrastructure entirely.
Lead with clinical leadership experience, not just bedside hours
Nurse Manager roles require demonstrated team leadership, budgeting, and quality improvement experience. Highlight charge nurse rotations, staff scheduling responsibilities, and any performance improvement projects to compete with candidates who have formal management titles.
Clarify your OPT timeline before accepting an offer
Standard OPT gives you 12 months. If your nursing degree qualifies as STEM, confirm with your DSO before interviewing, since not all nursing programs appear on the STEM designation list. Your employer needs accurate authorization dates.
Ask HR explicitly about H-1B sponsorship during final rounds
Many hospitals sponsor H-1B but do not advertise it openly. Raise sponsorship in final-round conversations after demonstrating your value. Framing it as confirming a timeline, rather than asking for a favor, keeps the conversation professional and confident.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly Nurse Manager roles
Browsing Migrate Mate connects you directly to Nurse Manager openings posted by employers open to OPT candidates. Filtering by role saves time and ensures you are not applying to positions that exclude candidates requiring work authorization.
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Does a Nurse Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes. Nurse Manager positions typically require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard used to justify H-1B sponsorship after OPT. Your DSO may also confirm whether your specific nursing degree qualifies for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization.
Can I work as a Nurse Manager on OPT without a U.S. nursing license?
No. Active RN licensure in the state where you work is a legal requirement for any nursing role, including management. Most employers will not extend an offer until licensure is confirmed. If your license is pending, be transparent with HR about your expected approval date so they can plan the start date accordingly.
How do I find Nurse Manager jobs where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Nurse Manager roles posted by employers willing to hire OPT students. General job boards rarely filter by sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to positions that screen out candidates requiring work authorization before the interview stage even begins.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change hospital employers as a Nurse Manager?
OPT work authorization is tied to your field of study, not a specific employer, so you can change employers without losing your authorization as long as the new role is directly related to your nursing degree. Report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record to stay in compliance.
Do hospital systems typically sponsor Nurse Managers for H-1B after OPT?
Many large hospital systems and academic medical centers do sponsor experienced Nurse Managers for H-1B, particularly when the candidate has proven leadership performance during OPT. Sponsorship is less common at smaller outpatient clinics or private practices that lack dedicated immigration HR support. Prioritizing larger health systems significantly increases your odds of a sponsored transition.
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