OPT Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs
Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs on OPT require active RN licensure in the state where you'll work, which means passing the NCLEX-RN before your start date. Most hospital systems will sponsor H-1B visa after OPT, making this one of the stronger long-term visa pathways in healthcare.
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Post-doctoral Fellow will provide assessment and intervention related to cognitive, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social deficits and academic challenges. Works under the license of one or more licensed Psychologists. Provides inpatient consultation and intervention to hospitalized children and families, as well as, provides outpatient follow-up care. May participate in research protocols.
Job Specific Duties
- Conduct comprehensive consultation to ascertain reason for referral, presenting concerns, and medical and psychosocial history. Provide intervention to hospitalized children and their families. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to facilitate management of patients. F: 2x Weekly/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Assist with ancillary supervision of Psychology Interns or Practicum Externs. F: Weekly/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Provide psychotherapeutic services to pediatric patients and their families with psychological deficits to enhance emotional, social, and/or cognitive adaptation to their condition. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Support institutional research initiatives through independent and/or collaborative research within the Psychology department. F: 3x Monthly/ T: 2 hours R:
- Document all services and place orders in the Electronic Health Record for supervisor’s approval. F: Daily/ T: 20 minutes R:
- Attend and lead educational/informative programs and supervision. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Select, administer, and score psychological, developmental, and psychological measures. F: Monthly/ T: 8 hours R:
- Prepare data reports from cognitive, academic & psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations/interviews to include accommodation or remediation of deficient skills. F: Monthly/ T: 8 hours R:
- Provide interpretive feedback to parents, primary caregivers, and/or members of the medical team. F: Monthly/ T: 60 minutes R:
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Completed all requirements for doctoral degree in clinical psychology
- Level II Background Check
- American Heart Association AED maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 7 days of hire
- APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship with supervised experience in psychology
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fundamental understanding of pediatric psychology.
- Basic competence in assessment, conceptualization, and intervention of psychological deficits.
- Skill in clinical diagnosis and treatment of childhood psychological disorders.
- Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Job:
Psychiatry
Department:
PSYCHOLOGY MEDICAL FEES-2100-640001
Job Status:
Professional
Description
Job Summary
Post-doctoral Fellow will provide assessment and intervention related to cognitive, developmental, behavioral, emotional, and social deficits and academic challenges. Works under the license of one or more licensed Psychologists. Provides inpatient consultation and intervention to hospitalized children and families, as well as, provides outpatient follow-up care. May participate in research protocols.
Job Specific Duties
- Conduct comprehensive consultation to ascertain reason for referral, presenting concerns, and medical and psychosocial history. Provide intervention to hospitalized children and their families. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to facilitate management of patients. F: 2x Weekly/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Assist with ancillary supervision of Psychology Interns or Practicum Externs. F: Weekly/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Provide psychotherapeutic services to pediatric patients and their families with psychological deficits to enhance emotional, social, and/or cognitive adaptation to their condition. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Support institutional research initiatives through independent and/or collaborative research within the Psychology department. F: 3x Monthly/ T: 2 hours R:
- Document all services and place orders in the Electronic Health Record for supervisor’s approval. F: Daily/ T: 20 minutes R:
- Attend and lead educational/informative programs and supervision. F: As Needed/ T: 60 minutes R:
- Select, administer, and score psychological, developmental, and psychological measures. F: Monthly/ T: 8 hours R:
- Prepare data reports from cognitive, academic & psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations/interviews to include accommodation or remediation of deficient skills. F: Monthly/ T: 8 hours R:
- Provide interpretive feedback to parents, primary caregivers, and/or members of the medical team. F: Monthly/ T: 60 minutes R:
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Completed all requirements for doctoral degree in clinical psychology
- Level II Background Check
- American Heart Association AED maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 7 days of hire
- APA/CPA-accredited pre-doctoral internship with supervised experience in psychology
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fundamental understanding of pediatric psychology.
- Basic competence in assessment, conceptualization, and intervention of psychological deficits.
- Skill in clinical diagnosis and treatment of childhood psychological disorders.
- Able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Job:
Psychiatry
Department:
PSYCHOLOGY MEDICAL FEES-2100-640001
Job Status:
Professional
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Pediatric Registered Nurse
Obtain your state RN license before applying
Most pediatric nursing roles require a valid RN license in the hiring state before an offer is extended. Apply for licensure as early as possible since processing can take six to twelve weeks, depending on the state board.
Target large pediatric hospital systems
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Boston Children's Hospital, and Children's National Medical Center have established immigration programs and regularly sponsor nurses on H-1B visa. Larger systems have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT and work authorization processes.
Confirm OPT authorization covers your start date
Your OPT Employment Authorization Document must be valid on your first day of work. Confirm your EAD arrival date and give yourself a two-week buffer before accepting a start date to account for any USCIS mailing delays.
Address H-1B cap timing with recruiters early
H-1B registration opens each March for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, ask recruiters whether the employer will bridge you using a cap-exempt facility or extend authorization through another mechanism while the petition processes.
Highlight your clinical specialty and certifications
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, NICU experience, or oncology nursing credentials meaningfully reduce competition. Employers in undersupplied subspecialties are more willing to navigate OPT paperwork for candidates with documented, specialized clinical skills.
Ask about EB-3 green card sponsorship upfront
Many large hospital systems sponsor registered nurses for EB-3 immigrant visas, which does not depend on a lottery. Confirm whether your prospective employer offers this pathway during the offer stage, before committing to a position.
Pediatric Registered Nurse OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Pediatric Registered Nurse on OPT?
Yes, provided your OPT is authorized for nursing and your EAD is valid before your start date. Your degree must be in nursing or a closely related field, since OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your major. Most BSN graduates qualify without issue, but confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Do Pediatric RN employers commonly sponsor visas after OPT ends?
Yes. Registered nursing is one of the more reliable fields for visa sponsorship because persistent workforce shortages give employers a strong incentive to retain qualified staff. Large pediatric hospital systems frequently sponsor H-1B petitions and, in many cases, EB-3 green card petitions as well. Smaller outpatient clinics are less consistent, so ask the question directly before accepting any offer.
How do I find Pediatric RN jobs that accept OPT students?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Pediatric Registered Nurse roles specifically filtered for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility. Filtering by sponsorship status saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a hiring manager is unfamiliar with or unwilling to support work authorization.
Does OPT STEM extension apply to nursing roles?
It depends on your degree classification. Most BSN programs are not classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, so standard OPT applies, giving you 12 months of work authorization. If your nursing program included a STEM-designated component or your degree is in a qualifying health informatics or biomedical field, check with your DSO to confirm whether STEM extension is available to you.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires, and your EAD covered you through the filing date, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30. Your DSO can issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period. Coordinate the H-1B filing timeline with your employer's immigration counsel well before your EAD expiration date.