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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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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Infusion Team
Date posted 10/28/2026
Job ID R-11932
Job Summary
At Geisinger through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets and develop their practice to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Apply to learn more, we're excited to hear from you!
Job Duties
You'll provide infusion nursing services to patients as prescribed by their physician. Assess, plan and teach patients from a broad age range and diverse backgrounds about the infusion, the therapy and the equipment required to provide infusion services.
- This role is full-time, 40-hours weekly, with a day schedule.
- This is a unique role offering the opportunity to cover the specialty pharmacy suite, hospital discharge coordination, and some home visits for home infusion medications.
- At least three (3) years of RN work experience is required.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
Position Details
Home Infusion Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive infusion therapy services in both home, suite, and other clinical settings. This role involves managing referrals, verifying clinical and administrative requirements, and providing direct patient care, education, and case management. The nurse collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care throughout the continuum.
- Coordinate intake and referral processes, verifying demographics, clinical history, authorizations, and consents.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments, including venous system evaluation.
- Prepare and administer infusion medications using aseptic technique; perform vascular access procedures and lab draws.
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy protocols, equipment use, and vascular access care.
- Monitor therapy progress, adjust care plans, and communicate with providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with providers, pharmacists, internal departments, and external healthcare teams to ensure continuity and quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and accrediting standards.
- Respond to patient and caregiver concerns, escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.
- Participate in the development of infusion protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supports 24/7 care coverage through participation in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays.
- Collect and analyze clinical data to inform care decisions and contribute to the evaluation of advanced care models.
- Travel to patient homes and clinical sites to deliver infusion therapy, provide infusion related patient care, and perform patient teaching/assessments.
- Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring adherence to care standards and supporting professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Health Information Documentation; Teamwork; Interpersonal Communication; Patient Assessment And Care; Communication; Computer Literacy; Clinical Skills
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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.