School Nurse Jobs for OPT Students
School Nurse jobs on OPT require active RN licensure in the state where you'll work, which can take weeks to transfer if you trained abroad. Most positions are 10-month school-year contracts, making them a natural fit for the 12-month OPT window. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role.
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Maxim Healthcare in Ava is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for a pediatric patient at their home. The family is looking for a full-time day nurse to provide in-home care and accompany the patient to school.
Why Join Maxim:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
- Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
- Current BLS card.
- One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
- Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
- Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hourly Pay: $30 - 33
Maxim Healthcare in Ava is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for a pediatric patient at their home. The family is looking for a full-time day nurse to provide in-home care and accompany the patient to school.
Why Join Maxim:
- Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
- Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
- Current BLS card.
- One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
- Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
- Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a School Nurse
Confirm your RN license is valid in the hiring state
State nursing boards control licensure, and transferring or endorsing an out-of-state license takes four to eight weeks. Start the process before applying so delays don't push your start date past your OPT authorization window.
Target school districts with dedicated HR sponsorship teams
Large urban districts like those in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have HR departments experienced with work authorization paperwork. Smaller districts often lack the infrastructure to process OPT documentation, even when they want to hire.
Align your OPT start date with the academic calendar
Most school nurse positions begin in August or early September. Activate your OPT authorization to align with that window. Starting mid-year is possible but harder, since most districts hire for full school-year contracts.
Address your OPT status early in the hiring conversation
School districts run background checks and onboarding processes that take weeks. Disclosing your OPT authorization early prevents you from being eliminated late in the process after a district learns you need work authorization documentation.
Understand that STEM OPT extension does not apply here
School nursing falls under CIP code 51 (Health Professions), not a STEM-designated field. You cannot extend to 36 months. Plan your timeline around the standard 12-month cap and start exploring H-1B or other pathways before it expires.
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Can I work as a School Nurse on OPT?
Yes, if your nursing degree is directly related to the school nurse role, you qualify to work under post-completion OPT. Your DSO will authorize the OPT on your SEVIS record, and your employer will receive an Employment Authorization Document confirming your work authorization. The role must align with your field of study.
Is a School Nurse position eligible for the STEM OPT extension?
No. School nursing programs fall under CIP code 51 (Health Professions and Related Programs), which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. You are limited to 12 months of standard OPT. If you want to continue working in the U.S. after OPT expires, you will need to secure H-1B sponsorship or another visa before your authorization ends.
Do school districts typically sponsor OPT students for School Nurse roles?
It varies by district size and HR capacity. Large urban districts with dedicated HR teams are more likely to be comfortable with OPT documentation. Smaller or rural districts may be unfamiliar with the process. Browse School Nurse listings on Migrate Mate to find districts that have hired OPT and visa-sponsored candidates in the past.
What happens to my OPT authorization if the school year ends and I am not rehired?
OPT permits up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment. The gap between the end of one school year and the start of the next, if you are not under contract, counts against that limit. If the gap exceeds 90 days, your OPT status is violated. Secure a renewed contract or alternative employment before the school year ends.
Do I need a separate nursing license for each state if I relocate for a School Nurse job?
Yes, unless both your current and new state participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). NLC states allow multistate practice under a single license. Non-compact states require a separate endorsement application, which takes four to eight weeks. Confirm your target state's compact status before accepting a role to avoid a gap in work authorization.
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