OPT Nursing Officer Jobs
Nursing Officer roles on OPT require active RN licensure in the state where you'll practice, which takes time to obtain after graduation. Most positions fall under STEM OPT extension eligibility through healthcare informatics or clinical research pathways. Start your job search early given licensing timelines.
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AS THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO), you are a member of the senior management team and will be involved in the ongoing management, planning, and operations of the hospital. Specific responsibility is assigned for the patient services department and nursing care delivered throughout the hospital and in hospital based ancillary service departments. The CNO, working with subordinate staff, is responsible for day to day operations; analyzing and evaluating patient care delivery, and directing effective performance improvement plans that result in program enhancements while improving quality, safety, service and productivity while maintaining cost efficiency. The CNO is responsible for development, oversight and implementation of approved strategic plans for areas of assigned responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License required
- Masters Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire into position
- Minimum of 3 years experience in acute care required
- Minimum of 3 years management experience in inpatient services, including personnel administration, budget preparation and control, licensing and regulation, and program development required
- Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills with physicians and all other members of the health care team; progressive and successful work history required
- Speciality certification preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
INTRODUCTION
AS THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO), you are a member of the senior management team and will be involved in the ongoing management, planning, and operations of the hospital. Specific responsibility is assigned for the patient services department and nursing care delivered throughout the hospital and in hospital based ancillary service departments. The CNO, working with subordinate staff, is responsible for day to day operations; analyzing and evaluating patient care delivery, and directing effective performance improvement plans that result in program enhancements while improving quality, safety, service and productivity while maintaining cost efficiency. The CNO is responsible for development, oversight and implementation of approved strategic plans for areas of assigned responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License required
- Masters Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire into position
- Minimum of 3 years experience in acute care required
- Minimum of 3 years management experience in inpatient services, including personnel administration, budget preparation and control, licensing and regulation, and program development required
- Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills with physicians and all other members of the health care team; progressive and successful work history required
- Speciality certification preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
- Free Parking
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
- Short Term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Nursing Officer
Obtain your RN license before your OPT start date
State nursing boards can take 8 to 12 weeks to process licensure applications. Apply immediately after graduation so your license is active when your OPT employment authorization begins. Working without a valid RN license violates both state law and OPT regulations.
Clarify your OPT authorization status with HR before accepting offers
Many hospital HR departments conflate OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Bring your EAD card and a brief explanation that OPT is a 12-month federal work authorization requiring no employer petition. Removing that confusion early prevents offers from being rescinded unnecessarily.
Target health systems with established international hiring programs
Large academic medical centers and VA facilities regularly hire international nursing staff and have HR teams familiar with OPT documentation. Smaller community hospitals may lack the administrative infrastructure to process EAD-based employment correctly, creating delays at onboarding.
Understand which nursing degrees qualify for the STEM OPT extension
Nursing Informatics and Clinical Research programs often carry STEM CIP codes, making graduates eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. A standard BSN typically does not qualify. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming you're eligible for the extension.
Document your clinical hours during OPT carefully
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your employment must be directly related to your degree field. Keep records of your job description, supervisor details, and hours worked. DSOs use this information to confirm your OPT remains compliant throughout your authorization period.
Plan around the 90-day unemployment limit from your OPT start date
Licensing delays can push your actual start date weeks past your OPT authorization date. Those weeks count as unemployment. Coordinate with your DSO to time your OPT start date realistically so you don't exhaust your 90-day buffer before your license clears.
Nursing Officer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nursing Officer jobs qualify as OPT-eligible employment?
Yes, provided your degree is in nursing or a closely related healthcare field and the Nursing Officer role directly applies that training. USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree program and your OPT job. A BSN graduate working as a Nursing Officer in a clinical setting meets this standard. If your role shifts significantly toward administration, confirm the connection with your DSO.
Can I work as a Nursing Officer on OPT before my NCLEX results come back?
No. You cannot practice as a registered nurse, even on OPT, without an active state RN license. Sitting for the NCLEX and receiving passing results is a prerequisite to licensure, which is itself a prerequisite to working in most Nursing Officer positions. Some states issue a temporary practice permit while your full license processes, but confirm this with your state nursing board before accepting any offer.
Do hospitals need to sponsor me if I'm working on OPT?
No. During your OPT period, you're authorized to work through your EAD card without any employer petition or sponsorship. The hospital does need to be enrolled in E-Verify, but that's a standard requirement for most healthcare employers. If you eventually want to stay beyond your OPT, H-1B sponsorship becomes relevant, but that's a separate process you'd navigate after establishing yourself in the role.
Where can I find Nursing Officer jobs that accept OPT students?
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Does a Nursing Informatics degree give me access to the STEM OPT extension for Nursing Officer roles?
It depends on your program's CIP code, not just the degree title. Nursing Informatics programs classified under STEM-designated CIP codes do qualify graduates for the 24-month extension. However, the Nursing Officer position you accept also needs to relate to your informatics training, not purely clinical bedside work. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO and discuss how your specific role connects to your informatics degree before applying for the extension.