Operating Room Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated at academic medical centers and large health systems, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and UMass Memorial Medical Center. Boston anchors most OR nursing demand, with additional opportunities in Worcester and Springfield. International OR nurses pursue sponsorship through H-1B visa, TN visa, and employment-based green cards.
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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-24007
Facility:
LOC0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road
Hingham, MA 02043
Department Name:
SSH Ambulatory Surgery 2PPK
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
36
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Compensation Pay Range:
$39.50 - $84.02
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - ASSESSMENTS/REASSESSMENT
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients
- Provides ongoing assessment of nursing care needs of a defined group of patients
- Completes nursing assessment record according to guidelines/policy
- Documents assessment/reassessment data on medical record according to guidelines and standards
- Conducts and initial and ongoing assessment to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs
- Recognizes the significance of abnormal laboratory values for patient’s and takes appropriate action
- Assesses patient’s understanding of disease process
- Assesses/reassesses and documents patient’s level of comfort utilizing the approved pain scale for patients in a specific age category
- Assesses/reassesses patient’s response after each intervention both pharmacological and non pharmacological
2 - UNIT SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
- Pre-Op checklist is complete and signed. Consistently reviews and assures completeness
- Consistently uses 2 patient identifiers
- Assures that patient is marked before entering Operating Room
- Perioperative Nursing Assessment is complete, accurate, and signed
- Perioperative guidelines for Labs, EKG, H&P, and Medical Clearance are followed as per policy
3 - PLAN OF CARE
Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
- Develops written plan of care for patient needs and documents care plan according to established guidelines including:
- Problem/need assessment
- Nursing interventions
- Other needed services of healthcare team
- Outcome criteria met/not met
- Based on reassessment, plan of care is modified to meet the patient/family/significant other's identified needs
- Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan and documents according to policy
- Evaluates that the identified problems, care provided and patient's responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs and documents outcomes according to policy/guidelines
4 - UNIT SPECIFIC PLAN OF CARE:
- Follows procedure for updating, revising, creating and deleting of Physicians Preference Cards
- Assembles necessary instruments, supplies and equipment prior to the start of care
- Checks for availability, proper conditions of equipment, instrumentation and implants
- Identifies priorities and executes nursing care accordingly
- Provides emotional support and comfort measures to patient and family
- Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period
- Has the ability to scrub/circulate during the intraoperative phase
- Preps the surgical site using AORN standards of practice and proper aseptic technique
- Confirms and contains sources of contamination
5 - MEDICATION
Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
- Demonstrates knowledge of SSH policies and procedures for administering, and recording medications
- Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects and uses resources to review new or unfamiliar medications
- Observes the 5 R’s for administering medications:
- Right patient
- Right drug
- Right dose
- Right method
- Right time
- Performs narcotic count each time a narcotic medication is withdrawn from the Pyxis
- Demonstrates proper procedure for documentation of narcotic administration and wasting, and follows the procedure for resolving narcotic discrepancy
- Demonstrates procedure for the use of the override function in Pyxis
- Documents medication administration reflecting full signature and title, time given, reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable)
6 - UNIT SPECIFIC MEDICATION
- All medications drawn up are labeled for procedures
- All non-controlled medications removed by PYXIS are counted and amount properly recorded
- Unused medications are returned to PYXIS following policy
- All narcotics are counted and signed off on a weekly basis
- Antibiotic given by Anesthesia is recorded on intraoperative record by RN
- Initiates and maintains IV access according to SSH policy and procedure
- Completes medication reconciliation process per SSH Policy
- All medication that is used by the surgeon is documented on physician order set and signed by physician
7 - DOCUMENTATION
Maintains up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to assure quality care.
- Patient medical record sheets are accurately signed with name and title
- Referrals are made based on identified needs and communicated to the healthcare team according to policy
- Nursing documentation is reflected in Integrated Progress Note with an entry made per standard and when reassessment of the patient requires
8 - UNIT SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION
- Revises physician preference cards and communicates changes to appropriate personnel
- Records are closed properly
- Copy of online record is placed in patients chart
- All patient charges, including implants, are documented properly
- Accurately documents online intraoperative record including military time
- Assures accurate and complete documentation of the patient medical record
9 - DELEGATION
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
- Based on patient care needs and skills of caregiver, delegates responsibilities accordingly
- Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act and according to SSH Hospital policy and procedure
10 - UNIT SPECIFIC DELEGATION
- When assigned charge responsibilities manages staff and delegates assignments to staff with proper skill sets
11 - SAFETY
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
- Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done
- Abbreviations on the hospital DO NOT USE list are adhered to, an evidence through ongoing concurrent medical record review
- Prior to the use of any intravenous infusion pump assures free flow protection is in place
- Follows telephone order policy and procedure. Writes order down then reads back to the prescriber
- Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand washing, as observed by nurse manager and peers
- Assures bio-medical equipment alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible
- Adheres to universal precautions, makes use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials
- Verifies patient identification with two patient identifiers according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications
- Assesses and periodically reassesses each patient’s risk of falling
- Utilizes the Chain of Command to communicate any potential or actual patient or staff safety risks
12 - UNIT SPECIFIC SAFETY AWARENESS
- Time Out is called prior to the incision or start of procedure in all cases. Circulating nurse assures that surgeon, anesthesiologist, CRNA, and scrub person all participate and all are in agreement
- Uses 2 patient identifiers when identifying patient
- Sponge, needle and instrument counts are done according to policy and procedure, Policy OR 1.A
- Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens
- Ensures safety of patients during the use of electrical equipment
- Ensures safe transfer/transport of patient
- Assures that surgical site is marked before transfer patient to OR from Pre-op area. Policy OR-2X
- Follows SSH procedure for patient hand-off
13 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
- Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Obtains at least five contact hours per year in area of practice
- Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department
- Accepts role of preceptor for new staff members or mentor as required
- Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Nurse Manager towards the Organization
14 - UNIT SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development
- Completes all mandatories assigned by manager in a timely manner
- Works on special projects, (ie glucometer inservice and PI activities and initiatives)
- Has achieved and maintained specialty certification
- Has participated as Champion for hospital initiatives, or as a Shared Leadership Council member
- Supports the hospital's mission by attendance and participation on Committee meetings
- Functions as a role model for current and new staff
- Facilitates problem resolution among peers and management
- Participates in staff meetings
15 - TECHNOLOGY
Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
- Utilizes Workday to access email, learning management database and other resources as applicable to RN role
- Demonstrates competence in using all clinical applications required by the department and unit standards
- Uses web based incident reporting system as indicated
- Is able to access payroll and manage personal clockings and calendar in Time PC application
- Demonstrates required telephone, office equipment, biomedical equipment competencies
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
Required Licenses / Registrations
RN - Registered Nurse
Required Classes/Certifications -
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Days, variable start/end times, occasional overtime.
Must have scrub and circulating experience
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR - Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN - Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
INTRODUCTION
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-24007
Facility:
LOC0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road
Hingham, MA 02043
Department Name:
SSH Ambulatory Surgery 2PPK
Status:
Full time
Budgeted Hours:
36
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Compensation Pay Range:
$39.50 - $84.02
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - ASSESSMENTS/REASSESSMENT
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients
- Provides ongoing assessment of nursing care needs of a defined group of patients
- Completes nursing assessment record according to guidelines/policy
- Documents assessment/reassessment data on medical record according to guidelines and standards
- Conducts and initial and ongoing assessment to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs
- Recognizes the significance of abnormal laboratory values for patient’s and takes appropriate action
- Assesses patient’s understanding of disease process
- Assesses/reassesses and documents patient’s level of comfort utilizing the approved pain scale for patients in a specific age category
- Assesses/reassesses patient’s response after each intervention both pharmacological and non pharmacological
2 - UNIT SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
- Pre-Op checklist is complete and signed. Consistently reviews and assures completeness
- Consistently uses 2 patient identifiers
- Assures that patient is marked before entering Operating Room
- Perioperative Nursing Assessment is complete, accurate, and signed
- Perioperative guidelines for Labs, EKG, H&P, and Medical Clearance are followed as per policy
3 - PLAN OF CARE
Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
- Develops written plan of care for patient needs and documents care plan according to established guidelines including:
- Problem/need assessment
- Nursing interventions
- Other needed services of healthcare team
- Outcome criteria met/not met
- Based on reassessment, plan of care is modified to meet the patient/family/significant other's identified needs
- Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plan and documents according to policy
- Evaluates that the identified problems, care provided and patient's responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs and documents outcomes according to policy/guidelines
4 - UNIT SPECIFIC PLAN OF CARE:
- Follows procedure for updating, revising, creating and deleting of Physicians Preference Cards
- Assembles necessary instruments, supplies and equipment prior to the start of care
- Checks for availability, proper conditions of equipment, instrumentation and implants
- Identifies priorities and executes nursing care accordingly
- Provides emotional support and comfort measures to patient and family
- Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period
- Has the ability to scrub/circulate during the intraoperative phase
- Preps the surgical site using AORN standards of practice and proper aseptic technique
- Confirms and contains sources of contamination
5 - MEDICATION
Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
- Demonstrates knowledge of SSH policies and procedures for administering, and recording medications
- Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects and uses resources to review new or unfamiliar medications
- Observes the 5 R’s for administering medications:
- Right patient
- Right drug
- Right dose
- Right method
- Right time
- Performs narcotic count each time a narcotic medication is withdrawn from the Pyxis
- Demonstrates proper procedure for documentation of narcotic administration and wasting, and follows the procedure for resolving narcotic discrepancy
- Demonstrates procedure for the use of the override function in Pyxis
- Documents medication administration reflecting full signature and title, time given, reason for omission, and site for injection (if applicable)
6 - UNIT SPECIFIC MEDICATION
- All medications drawn up are labeled for procedures
- All non-controlled medications removed by PYXIS are counted and amount properly recorded
- Unused medications are returned to PYXIS following policy
- All narcotics are counted and signed off on a weekly basis
- Antibiotic given by Anesthesia is recorded on intraoperative record by RN
- Initiates and maintains IV access according to SSH policy and procedure
- Completes medication reconciliation process per SSH Policy
- All medication that is used by the surgeon is documented on physician order set and signed by physician
7 - DOCUMENTATION
Maintains up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to assure quality care.
- Patient medical record sheets are accurately signed with name and title
- Referrals are made based on identified needs and communicated to the healthcare team according to policy
- Nursing documentation is reflected in Integrated Progress Note with an entry made per standard and when reassessment of the patient requires
8 - UNIT SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION
- Revises physician preference cards and communicates changes to appropriate personnel
- Records are closed properly
- Copy of online record is placed in patients chart
- All patient charges, including implants, are documented properly
- Accurately documents online intraoperative record including military time
- Assures accurate and complete documentation of the patient medical record
9 - DELEGATION
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
- Based on patient care needs and skills of caregiver, delegates responsibilities accordingly
- Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act and according to SSH Hospital policy and procedure
10 - UNIT SPECIFIC DELEGATION
- When assigned charge responsibilities manages staff and delegates assignments to staff with proper skill sets
11 - SAFETY
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
- Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done
- Abbreviations on the hospital DO NOT USE list are adhered to, an evidence through ongoing concurrent medical record review
- Prior to the use of any intravenous infusion pump assures free flow protection is in place
- Follows telephone order policy and procedure. Writes order down then reads back to the prescriber
- Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand washing, as observed by nurse manager and peers
- Assures bio-medical equipment alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible
- Adheres to universal precautions, makes use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials
- Verifies patient identification with two patient identifiers according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications
- Assesses and periodically reassesses each patient’s risk of falling
- Utilizes the Chain of Command to communicate any potential or actual patient or staff safety risks
12 - UNIT SPECIFIC SAFETY AWARENESS
- Time Out is called prior to the incision or start of procedure in all cases. Circulating nurse assures that surgeon, anesthesiologist, CRNA, and scrub person all participate and all are in agreement
- Uses 2 patient identifiers when identifying patient
- Sponge, needle and instrument counts are done according to policy and procedure, Policy OR 1.A
- Correctly collects and accurately labels specimens
- Ensures safety of patients during the use of electrical equipment
- Ensures safe transfer/transport of patient
- Assures that surgical site is marked before transfer patient to OR from Pre-op area. Policy OR-2X
- Follows SSH procedure for patient hand-off
13 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
- Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure. Obtains at least five contact hours per year in area of practice
- Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department
- Accepts role of preceptor for new staff members or mentor as required
- Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff and Nurse Manager towards the Organization
14 - UNIT SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development
- Completes all mandatories assigned by manager in a timely manner
- Works on special projects, (ie glucometer inservice and PI activities and initiatives)
- Has achieved and maintained specialty certification
- Has participated as Champion for hospital initiatives, or as a Shared Leadership Council member
- Supports the hospital's mission by attendance and participation on Committee meetings
- Functions as a role model for current and new staff
- Facilitates problem resolution among peers and management
- Participates in staff meetings
15 - TECHNOLOGY
Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
- Utilizes Workday to access email, learning management database and other resources as applicable to RN role
- Demonstrates competence in using all clinical applications required by the department and unit standards
- Uses web based incident reporting system as indicated
- Is able to access payroll and manage personal clockings and calendar in Time PC application
- Demonstrates required telephone, office equipment, biomedical equipment competencies
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
Required Licenses / Registrations
RN - Registered Nurse
Required Classes/Certifications -
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Days, variable start/end times, occasional overtime.
Must have scrub and circulating experience
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR - Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN - Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
Operating Room Nurse Job Roles in Massachusetts
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Which companies sponsor visas for operating room nurses in Massachusetts?
The largest sponsors of operating room nurses in Massachusetts are academic medical systems with active international hiring programs. Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, and Baystate Health have all filed employment-based sponsorship petitions for nursing roles. These institutions operate high-volume surgical departments that maintain ongoing OR staffing needs, making them consistent sources of international nurse sponsorship.
Which visa types realistically fit operating room nurse roles in Massachusetts?
Operating room nurses in Massachusetts most commonly pursue sponsorship through the H-1B, which requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and a U.S. employer to file a petition and Labor Condition Application. Canadian and Mexican nurses may qualify for TN status under the USMCA Registered Nurse category with the appropriate degree or license. Employment-based green cards, particularly EB-3, are widely used by Massachusetts hospitals sponsoring permanent nursing staff through the PERM labor certification process.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most operating room nurse sponsorship jobs?
Boston generates the overwhelming share of OR nurse sponsorship activity in Massachusetts, driven by its concentration of teaching hospitals and specialty surgical centers in the Longwood Medical Area and downtown campuses. Worcester is the second-largest market, anchored by UMass Memorial Medical Center. Springfield and Lowell offer additional opportunities through regional hospital networks, though sponsorship volume in those cities is significantly lower than in the Greater Boston area.
How to find operating room nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate lists Massachusetts employers with verified visa sponsorship history for operating room nurse roles, so you can focus your search on hospitals and health systems that have actively filed sponsorship petitions. Filtering by Massachusetts and the OR nursing role category on Migrate Mate surfaces employers like Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess that have documented sponsorship activity, saving time compared to researching each hospital system individually.
Are there any state-specific considerations for international OR nurses pursuing sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing before an OR nurse can begin practicing. International nurses educated abroad typically need a credentials evaluation through CGFNS and must pass the NCLEX-RN. Massachusetts hospitals in the academic medical center sector tend to have established international recruitment and immigration support infrastructure, which can simplify the sponsorship and onboarding process for perioperative nurses coming from outside the U.S.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operating room nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.