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Pennsylvania's healthcare sector runs deep, anchored by major employers like Penn Medicine, UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. F-1 OPT students in clinical, research, and health sciences roles will find active hiring across both cities and smaller regional health systems. Competition is real, but so is demand for qualified international graduates.
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Part-Time
Night Shift
Department
3B (3N)
Shift Details
Night Shift, 7p to 730a with rotating weekends and holidays
Job ID
wd-JR138877
Posted
July 24, 2026
Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Tele Unit (3B)
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Job Duties
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patients needs. Synthesizes available data, information, and knowledge relevant to the situation to make decisions which optimize patient outcomes based on ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
- Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Coordinates and provides patient and family education throughout treatment course to facilitate an effective transition of care.
- Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and unit-based patient experience goals.
- Performs validated technical skills based upon clinical specialty and unit practice.
- Utilizes technology and incorporates technology to optimize alternative modes of care delivery.
- Demonstrates leadership and team building skills including:
- Teaching and mentoring new colleagues and department interns. Additional precepting, as assigned.
- Delegating on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, acuity and specific needs of the patient, and time availability of team members.
- Providing input as requested for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
- Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
- Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
- Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
- Basic computer skills.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing.
- 1 year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono
206 E Brown St, 18301-3006, East Stroudsburg, United States
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Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's largest health systems, including UPMC, Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Temple Health, and Geisinger, have histories of hiring international graduates on F-1 OPT. Research institutions like Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Drexel University health programs also hire OPT students. Sponsorship availability varies by role, department, and hiring cycle, so confirming with each employer's HR team directly is important.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh concentrate the majority of healthcare F-1 OPT opportunities in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia's dense academic medical center network, including Penn, Jefferson, and Temple, supports consistent international hiring. Pittsburgh is anchored by UPMC, one of the largest health systems in the country. Hershey, home to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Danville, where Geisinger is headquartered, also offer relevant openings.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Roles that align with a student's degree field are eligible for F-1 OPT. In healthcare, this commonly includes clinical research coordinators, health informatics analysts, biomedical engineers, public health specialists, medical laboratory scientists, and healthcare data analysts. Patient-facing clinical roles requiring state licensure can add complexity, since licensing timelines sometimes affect OPT eligibility windows. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether the employer and role meet E-Verify and degree-field requirements.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania, letting you filter specifically by visa type and state so you're not sorting through roles that won't support your status. Beyond browsing Migrate Mate, targeting Pennsylvania's large academic medical centers and health systems directly, and connecting with international student career offices at institutions like Drexel, Temple, or Pitt, can surface unadvertised opportunities.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students in healthcare?
Pennsylvania requires state licensure for many clinical roles, and licensing timelines can run longer than an OPT student's initial authorization period. STEM OPT extensions of up to 24 months are available for qualifying roles at E-Verify employers, which most large Pennsylvania health systems are. Students in clinical programs should verify whether their specific role and degree combination qualifies for STEM OPT before accepting a position, since not all health-related degrees fall under STEM-designated CIP codes.