RN Home Health Jobs for OPT Students
RN Home Health jobs are open to F-1 OPT students with an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license. Most positions require a BSN and at least one year of acute care experience. STEM OPT extension is not available for nursing roles, so your 12-month OPT timeline matters from day one.
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Registered Nurse RN – Home Health Services
Full Time and Per Diem available
Locations: Florence and Williamsburg
PruittHealth @ Home is hiring compassionate Home Health Registered Nurses (RNs) who want a career that offers work‑life balance, autonomy, and meaningful one‑on‑one patient care.
If you're searching for a high-paying RN Home Health job with flexible scheduling and strong clinical support, this is the place for you.
Why Home Health RNs Love Working With Us
- Top‑of‑market RN pay + mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedules — manage your own day
- Paid training + Preceptorship Program
- Health benefits + 401(k)
- Annual merit increases
- Supportive leadership & strong clinical resources
- Career growth in one of the fastest‑growing RN specialties
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Home Health RN Case Manager, you will:
- Provide skilled nursing visits in the patient’s home
- Complete assessments, start-of-care visits, and care plans
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides
- Document care using an iPad with AI assist (OASIS experience a plus)
- Educate patients and families to promote independence
- Ensure continuity, quality, and safety of patient care
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
- CPR certification
- 1+ year of RN experience (home health or acute care preferred)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with aging or adult patient populations
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills; able to multitask, prioritize a busy caseload, and work confidently with technology and electronic documentation systems
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
Join a team where family, compassion, and high‑quality care come first.
Apply today to grow your RN Home Health career with PruittHealth @ Home.
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
INTRODUCTION
$10,000 Sign on Bonus!!
Registered Nurse RN – Home Health Services
Full Time and Per Diem available
Locations: Florence and Williamsburg
PruittHealth @ Home is hiring compassionate Home Health Registered Nurses (RNs) who want a career that offers work‑life balance, autonomy, and meaningful one‑on‑one patient care.
If you're searching for a high-paying RN Home Health job with flexible scheduling and strong clinical support, this is the place for you.
Why Home Health RNs Love Working With Us
- Top‑of‑market RN pay + mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedules — manage your own day
- Paid training + Preceptorship Program
- Health benefits + 401(k)
- Annual merit increases
- Supportive leadership & strong clinical resources
- Career growth in one of the fastest‑growing RN specialties
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Home Health RN Case Manager, you will:
- Provide skilled nursing visits in the patient’s home
- Complete assessments, start-of-care visits, and care plans
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides
- Document care using an iPad with AI assist (OASIS experience a plus)
- Educate patients and families to promote independence
- Ensure continuity, quality, and safety of patient care
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
- CPR certification
- 1+ year of RN experience (home health or acute care preferred)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with aging or adult patient populations
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills; able to multitask, prioritize a busy caseload, and work confidently with technology and electronic documentation systems
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
Join a team where family, compassion, and high‑quality care come first.
Apply today to grow your RN Home Health career with PruittHealth @ Home.
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in RN Home Health
Confirm your state RN license before applying
Home health agencies require a valid RN license in the state where patients are located. Apply for licensure by endorsement early. Processing can take six to twelve weeks, which can eat into your OPT window significantly.
Target agencies with established visa sponsorship history
Large home health networks like Amedisys, LHC Group, and Bayada have sponsored H-1B and EB-3 nurses before. Smaller private-pay agencies rarely have legal infrastructure for sponsorship. Prioritize employers with a documented history of international nurse hiring.
Understand that nursing is not STEM OPT eligible
Nursing CIP codes are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. You have 12 months of OPT, not 36. Start sponsorship conversations with employers within the first 60 days of authorization, not the last.
Highlight acute care and specialized clinical experience
Home health agencies prioritize RNs with experience in wound care, IV therapy, or chronic disease management. Document these skills explicitly in your resume. Specialized competencies make you a stronger sponsorship candidate because turnover risk is lower.
Clarify the employment model before accepting an offer
Some home health agencies classify field nurses as 1099 contractors, not W-2 employees. OPT requires employer-employee relationships. Independent contractor arrangements are not compliant with OPT work authorization requirements. Confirm W-2 status before signing anything.
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Can I work as an RN in home health on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in nursing or a directly related health sciences field and your OPT is authorized for that field. You must have an active Employment Authorization Document and a valid state RN license where you'll be working. Because nursing is not STEM-designated, your OPT period is 12 months, so securing sponsorship early is critical.
Where can I find RN Home Health jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa-sponsored candidates, which saves time compared to sorting through general postings. Large regional home health networks are more likely to have HR and legal teams experienced with international nurse hiring than small independent agencies, so focus your search there first.
Does home health RN work qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Nursing degree programs are not included on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. RN Home Health roles fall under nursing CIP codes, which are excluded. You are limited to the standard 12-month post-completion OPT period, with no 24-month extension available.
Can I work for multiple home health agencies on OPT?
Yes, but with important conditions. OPT allows concurrent employment, meaning you can work for more than one employer simultaneously as long as each position is directly related to your degree field and you work at least 20 hours per week in total. Each agency must be a W-2 employer, not a 1099 contractor arrangement, to maintain OPT compliance.
What visa sponsorship options exist for home health RNs after OPT ends?
The two most common paths are H-1B cap-subject sponsorship and EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship. H-1B requires winning the annual lottery, which adds uncertainty. EB-3 does not have a lottery but involves a longer process including PERM labor certification. Many home health employers who hire international nurses prefer EB-3 because it avoids lottery risk entirely.
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