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Patient Care Manager jobs on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B visa or support STEM OPT extensions. Most roles fall under healthcare administration, a specialty occupation that qualifies for OPT. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension with an E-Verify employer, gives you a realistic runway to secure sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Address:
303 Catlin St
Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
Date Posted:
June 18, 2026
Department:
40003800 Nursing Administration
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shifts
- On-call weekend rotation
- Operating room knowledge and leadership experience strongly preferred
Job Description:
Manages one or more defined areas of patient care services using available resources to ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and compassionate patient care based on current standards of practice. Provides leadership to, and is accountable for, nursing practice in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a culture of accountability, excellence and staff participation/engagement supported by processes that provide timely information regarding performance and department-specific activities and accomplishments. Coordinates activities between defined areas and provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise and serves as a link between nursing personnel and the other healthcare disciplines and staff throughout the organization. This position has a major responsibility for the implementation of the organization's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, evidence-based practice, and nursing practice within their defined areas of responsibility and must create a learning environment that is open and respectful, and promotes the sharing of expertise to promote the benefits of health outcomes.
Principle Responsibilities
- Strategic Management.
- Develops and oversees department/program to ensure alignment to organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies.
- Leads, develops, and implements in collaboration with physician leadership and other medical staff, administration and other health care providers, short and long range plans/programs which enhance department services.
-
Manages and appropriately modifies tactics; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Achieves desired outcomes.
-
Clinical Practice Knowledge.
- Assumes responsibility for evidence-based practice in designated practice areas. Defines, interprets, monitors and maintains standards of practice.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of service.
-
Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support quality of care/financial needs and the efficient use of resources.
-
Performance Improvement – Safety, Risk and Regulatory.
- Utilizes process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of the service/care provided within the department.
- Designs work processes and directs work performance to be compliant with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Ensures a culture and environment of safety for patients, staff and visitors.
-
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance for department and ensures compliance of department and staff.
-
Leadership of Nursing Staff.
- Leads recruitment and hiring for positions.
- Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff.
- Provides leadership, management, oversight and work direction. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.
- Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
- Determines workload balance and distributes volume of work among staff.
- Understands and manages labor relationships.
-
Acts as a customer advocate by demonstrating sensitivity to ethical and legal ramifications of practice.
-
Financial Management.
- Develops, implements, monitors and maintains a realistic, cost-effective annual budget and manages productivity within the department.
- Manages and identifies strategies to ensure efficient use of staff, supplies, and capital equipment.
- Ensures strategies in planning for resource management, operational, and capital budgets.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- 3 to 7 years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- 2 to 5 years of leadership experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in Minnesota
- Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in Wisconsin
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
- American Nurse Credentialing Center Certification preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $58.75 to $81.29 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
303 Catlin St
Buffalo, MN 55313-1947
Date Posted:
June 18, 2026
Department:
40003800 Nursing Administration
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day shifts
- On-call weekend rotation
- Operating room knowledge and leadership experience strongly preferred
Job Description:
Manages one or more defined areas of patient care services using available resources to ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and compassionate patient care based on current standards of practice. Provides leadership to, and is accountable for, nursing practice in all areas of responsibility. Fosters a culture of accountability, excellence and staff participation/engagement supported by processes that provide timely information regarding performance and department-specific activities and accomplishments. Coordinates activities between defined areas and provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise and serves as a link between nursing personnel and the other healthcare disciplines and staff throughout the organization. This position has a major responsibility for the implementation of the organization's mission, vision, values, code of conduct, evidence-based practice, and nursing practice within their defined areas of responsibility and must create a learning environment that is open and respectful, and promotes the sharing of expertise to promote the benefits of health outcomes.
Principle Responsibilities
- Strategic Management.
- Develops and oversees department/program to ensure alignment to organizational mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies.
- Leads, develops, and implements in collaboration with physician leadership and other medical staff, administration and other health care providers, short and long range plans/programs which enhance department services.
-
Manages and appropriately modifies tactics; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Achieves desired outcomes.
-
Clinical Practice Knowledge.
- Assumes responsibility for evidence-based practice in designated practice areas. Defines, interprets, monitors and maintains standards of practice.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of service.
-
Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support quality of care/financial needs and the efficient use of resources.
-
Performance Improvement – Safety, Risk and Regulatory.
- Utilizes process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of the service/care provided within the department.
- Designs work processes and directs work performance to be compliant with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Ensures a culture and environment of safety for patients, staff and visitors.
-
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance for department and ensures compliance of department and staff.
-
Leadership of Nursing Staff.
- Leads recruitment and hiring for positions.
- Onboards, orients, and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring and support to staff.
- Provides leadership, management, oversight and work direction. Establishes clear expectations and deliverables.
- Conducts annual evaluations and necessary corrective action for assigned staff.
- Determines workload balance and distributes volume of work among staff.
- Understands and manages labor relationships.
-
Acts as a customer advocate by demonstrating sensitivity to ethical and legal ramifications of practice.
-
Financial Management.
- Develops, implements, monitors and maintains a realistic, cost-effective annual budget and manages productivity within the department.
- Manages and identifies strategies to ensure efficient use of staff, supplies, and capital equipment.
- Ensures strategies in planning for resource management, operational, and capital budgets.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- 3 to 7 years of clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- 2 to 5 years of leadership experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required if working in Minnesota
- Licensed Registered Nurse - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if working in Wisconsin
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)
- American Nurse Credentialing Center Certification preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $58.75 to $81.29 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Patient Care Manager
Target E-Verify employers from the start
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify registered. Filter your Patient Care Manager job search to E-Verify healthcare organizations early, giving you 36 months total on OPT instead of 12.
Clarify your work authorization upfront
Healthcare hiring moves slowly. Disclosing your OPT status in early conversations avoids late-stage surprises. Most hospital systems and large care networks have HR teams familiar with sponsoring clinical and administrative healthcare roles.
Emphasize your degree field alignment
Patient Care Manager roles typically require a degree in nursing, health administration, or a related field. Make the connection explicit on your resume so recruiters and immigration teams can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without extra back-and-forth.
Prioritize large hospital systems over small clinics
Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente, HCA Healthcare, and Ascension have established H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Smaller clinics rarely have immigration counsel on retainer, making sponsorship harder to navigate even when they want to hire you.
Start H-1B conversations well before your OPT expires
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension or cap-exempt employer. Map your timeline before accepting any offer.
Document your supervisory and clinical scope clearly
USCIS scrutinizes Patient Care Manager petitions for specialty occupation status. A detailed offer letter specifying team size, clinical oversight responsibilities, and required degree field strengthens your employer's H-1B petition significantly.
Patient Care Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Patient Care Manager jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. Patient Care Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, health administration, or a related field, which meets the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The role must involve specialized duties beyond general management. A vague job description that allows any degree can weaken a petition, so a precise offer letter matters.
Can I work as a Patient Care Manager on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your OPT period you work on authorization from USCIS, not from employer sponsorship. Your employer does not need to file anything to hire you on OPT. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when you need a visa to continue working after OPT expires. Use Migrate Mate to find Patient Care Manager roles open to OPT candidates.
Does a Patient Care Manager role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, biological sciences, or a qualifying technology discipline, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. A degree in nursing or general health administration alone may not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the STEM OPT designated degree list.
How do I find Patient Care Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most standard job boards do not filter by visa or OPT friendliness, which wastes time. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces roles from employers with a history of sponsoring or hiring international candidates, including Patient Care Manager positions in hospital systems and care networks.
What happens to my Patient Care Manager job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a STEM extension, you may be covered by cap-gap rules, which extend your work authorization automatically until October 1. Without a STEM extension, your authorization ends when OPT expires. Planning your timeline well in advance and working with your employer's immigration counsel is essential.