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Educator roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a baccalaureate or higher degree in the subject area you'll teach. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no lottery. Mexican citizens need consular processing and a confirmed job offer from a U.S. institution.
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Department:
35019 Atrium Health University City - Nursing: Maternity
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25
Essential Functions
- Develops a systematic education plan and evaluates overall nursing staff development programs in response to patient and healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities of the organization.
- Synthesizes literature and research findings to design interventions for selected problems or populations and promotes staffs knowledge and skill in research and evidence based process and the application of these findings in practice.
- Supervises staff in unit educator role and participates in their annual performance review.
- Provides educational consultation and services across the continuum in area of specialty.
- Assesses learning styles and creates educational programs and materials based on assessment of population to be educated.
- Conducts annual education needs assessment utilizing multiple data sources. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding priorities.
- Coaches and mentors unit educators and staff in the development of education skills (curriculum development, adult learning principles, evaluation etc.)
- Develops educational effectiveness measures for all programs and outcome measures for selected programs.
- Participates in selection of preceptors. Coaches preceptors on skill development and provides continuing education. Provides ongoing feedback and gives input into annual performance evaluation.
- Utilizes multiple education modalities and leverages use of technology in order to provide the most cost effective and efficient programs.
- Provides cost analysis for all education and manages related resource utilization.
- Participates in facility wide program development.
Physical Requirements
Frequent moderate lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying. Frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Must be able to travel throughout hospital campuses and offsite properties. General hospital office environment with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient body fluids. Environment is climate controlled. Subject to long and irregular hours.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's in nursing, Nursing Education or Health Care Administration required. Candidates for external hire or internal promotion without Master's degree must be enrolled in the appropriate Master's program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.
- Two years of teaching experience preferred. Minimum 3 years clinical experience as a RN in practice area required.
- Appropriate practice area certification required within 1 year of eligibility for certification exam.
- Life Support Instructor Certification may be required based on the needs of the patient population served.
- Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or, if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, self-learning modules.
- Proficient at Microsoft Office programs and use of AV equipment.
- Must show evidence of job-specific competencies.
- Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse manager.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Master's prepared nurse who applies clinical expertise in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area and function in the following roles: clinical expert, educator, system thinker, change agent, and innovator.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Educator
Match your degree to your teaching subject
TN visa approval depends on your degree field aligning with the subject you'll teach. A chemistry degree supports a chemistry instructor role. A general education degree without subject specificity creates adjudication risk at the border or consulate.
Target institutions with recent visa sponsorship experience
Community colleges, private universities, and K-12 charter networks regularly sponsor TN educators. Prioritize employers with recent visa filings and experience navigating work visa sponsorship, so your support letter and border presentation (for Canadians) or consulate application (for Mexicans) can proceed smoothly without unnecessary delays.
Get your offer letter TN-ready before filing
Your offer letter must state your job title as 'Teacher' or 'College Professor,' your subject area, start date, and that the position requires a baccalaureate degree. Vague letters that omit the degree requirement are a common reason CBP denies entry.
Understand the Mexican national consular process
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview rather than presenting at the border. Your employer must provide a written support letter confirming the job offer and your eligibility before your DS-160 appointment. Build at least six weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation.
Search for sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. schools and colleges actively hiring educators under TN sponsorship. Filtering by institutions with verified sponsorship history saves you from applying to employers who don't know TN visa requirements or won't support the filing.
Prepare Canadian credential equivalency documentation
If your degree is from a Canadian institution, have a credential evaluation letter ready showing U.S. baccalaureate equivalency. CBP officers aren't credential specialists, and a one-page evaluation from a recognized credentials assessor removes a common point of confusion at the border.
Educator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TN visa cover all types of educator roles?
The TN visa covers teachers at preschool through secondary levels and professors at post-secondary institutions, but only if the position requires a baccalaureate or higher degree in the relevant subject. Teaching assistant roles, paraprofessional positions, and instructional aide jobs generally don't qualify because they don't require a degree in a specialty field.
How does TN compare to H-1B for educator jobs?
TN is significantly more accessible for educators than H-1B visa. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and approval can happen at the border the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery selection, and months of processing. For qualified Canadian and Mexican educators, TN is the faster, more reliable path to U.S. employment.
Where can I find U.S. schools that sponsor TN visas for educators?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers actively hiring educators who may qualify for TN visa status. Searching there filters out institutions without recent visa sponsorship experience, so you can focus your applications on schools and colleges whose HR teams are already familiar with supporting work visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Can I teach at multiple institutions on a single TN visa?
Teaching at more than one institution on a TN visa is complicated. Your TN is tied to the specific employer and role listed on your approval. Adding a second employer requires either a separate TN petition or an amendment. Working informally for a second school before that process is complete puts your status at risk.
What happens to my TN status if my teaching contract ends or the school year closes?
TN status is tied to active employment with your sponsoring institution. If your contract ends and isn't renewed, you're expected to depart or change status. Summer breaks under a continuing contract generally don't break your status, but a genuine contract termination without a new offer requires immediate action to avoid overstaying.