Healthcare OPT Jobs in Arizona
Healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona are concentrated at major health systems like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health, alongside the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix. The state's fast-growing population is driving demand for clinical, research, and health informatics roles that regularly accommodate OPT workers across the Phoenix metro and Tucson.
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Primary City/State:
Mesa, Arizona
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Work Shift:
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Job Category:
Nursing
Banner Health invests in our nurses by training them to confidently and safely deliver excellent patient care. Banner Health is committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Great options and great opportunities.
Our Cardiovascular Outpatient RN will be responsible for preparing and recovering for patients within our Cardiovascular Outpatient Services. The CVOPS RN provides recovering needs for anesthesia patients if anesthesia was required for the outpatient procedure.
Location: Banner Heart Hospital, 6750 E. Baywood Ave
Schedule: 3 12hr shifts, between 5:30am and 10:00pm. Call rotation
Ideal Candidate will:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Preop PACU, Cath Lab or Procedural RN experience
- RN license and BLS certification (uploaded with application)
- Must live within 30 minutes within facility (due to call requirements)
- desire to be a part of a team making a difference in our patients
If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad.
Position Summary
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
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Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
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Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
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Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
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Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
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Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
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Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
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In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
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Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, including an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing, or the completion of a specialized nursing diploma program that includes at least two years of specialized training and/or experience.
Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.
In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Search Healthcare Jobs in ArizonaHealthcare OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arizona?
Banner Health, Mayo Clinic (Scottsdale and Phoenix campuses), Dignity Health, Valleywise Health, and Honor Health are among the larger Arizona health systems that have historically hired F-1 OPT workers. University-affiliated employers like the University of Arizona Health Network in Tucson also tend to be more familiar with OPT employment authorization, particularly for research and clinical support roles.
Which cities in Arizona have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix and its surrounding metro cities, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler, account for the largest share of healthcare OPT positions in Arizona, driven by the density of hospital networks and biomedical employers there. Tucson is the second-largest market, anchored by the University of Arizona and its affiliated medical institutions, which regularly employ international students in health sciences and research roles.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that directly relate to a student's field of study are eligible for OPT employment. In healthcare, that commonly includes health informatics analysts, clinical research coordinators, medical laboratory scientists, public health specialists, and healthcare data analysts. Clinical roles with direct patient care, such as nursing or physician positions, typically require separate licensure and often move toward H-1B visa sponsorship rather than relying on OPT authorization alone.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, so you can search directly for healthcare F-1 OPT roles in Arizona without sorting through positions that don't accommodate OPT workers. Beyond browsing Migrate Mate, targeting Arizona health systems with established international hiring programs, like Banner Health and Mayo Clinic, and applying through their campus recruitment channels can improve your chances of finding OPT-compatible openings.
Are there any Arizona-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in healthcare?
Arizona's healthcare sector has seen significant expansion due to population growth, which means more employers are open to OPT candidates, particularly in health informatics, research, and administrative clinical roles. However, many direct patient-care positions require Arizona state licensure, which can take additional time to obtain and may not align with OPT timelines. Students in STEM-designated healthcare programs, such as health informatics or biomedical informatics, may also be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, providing more time to secure H-1B sponsorship.