Acute Care Nursing Careers for F-1 Visa International Students

— OVERVIEW ---

F-1 VISA NURSES: Put your fears regarding post-graduation U.S. work authorization to rest! This unique program provides up to three years of full-time U.S. work authorization after completing your BSN while only utilizing your current student visa.

We provide full-time career opportunities and financial assistance towards an MSN degree. We are not an agency. We are a trusted employer and visa sponsor.

• During your final year of nursing school, you will interview with our client hospitals and select a work location.
• After graduation and passing the NCLEX, you will become a Health Carousel International employee and work for approximately 12 months utilizing your Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility.
• In years 2 and 3, you will be enrolled in a Master of Science in Nursing program at one of our preferred Day-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) education partners.
• We cover the costs of the Day-1 CPT MSN degree program.

Throughout this journey, your nursing experience and education will grow, as you move closer to issuance of your immigrant visa.

We can help you achieve your American Dream! 

This is not a temporary or agency assignment. Many of our nurses convert to direct employees at their assigned work location at the end of their three-year program.

— JOB DESCRIPTION --

Works as registered nurse at a Health Carousel client facility, and in accordance with the limitations and scope of care in accordance with the applicable state practice act. Delivers quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and coordinates nursing care for patients in accordance with established clinical practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Applies knowledge of age-specific competencies and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Utilizes safe practices to minimize potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials including but not limited to: blood and blood borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, noise, excessive physical injury from patients, airborne dusts, fumes, and gases. Performs required duties at a high level, with minimal orientation. May be required to “float” outside of primary nursing unit assignment to another nursing unit for which s/he is qualified to work. Remains flexible regarding work schedule to meet facility nurse staffing requirements.

Job Knowledge / Responsibilities:

General Duties

• Provides patient care as a Registered Nurse to patients in assigned facility (or facilities).
• Assists in the assessment, treatment, and implementation of patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act specific to the state in which the assignment is located.
• Communicates to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with the hospital policy.
• Initiates or assists in Hospital codes and CPR as required.
• Responsible for strict administration, control and dispensation of prescription medication including narcotics in accordance with the hospital policy.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Documentation

• Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.

Age Specific

• Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.

Continuing Education

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs to monitor proficiency, expand current knowledge and enhance professional excellence. Willingly shares knowledge and provides clinical orientation to other members of the staff.

Confidentiality

• Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.

Safety

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Follows hospital policy when disposing of bio hazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.

Compliance

• Adheres and adapts to client goals, objectives, and standards of performance, policies and procedures.
• Complies with all Health Carousel policies

Attendance Punctuality

• Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with company guidelines on attendance
• Demonstrates professionalism as a contract healthcare professional by being punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment on supports, push beds throughout the hospital, and perform external cardiac compressions. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, e.g., check chest tube drainage, check urinary output, etc. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety. Frequently lifts up to 100 or more pounds consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, and twisting. 

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Licensure

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as required in the state of practice.
• Able to practice as a Registered Nurse per state guidelines.

Certification

• Certifications appropriate to the position and clinical setting

Experience

• Entry-level nursing opportunity with experience obtained through nursing school clinical rotations.

Systems Experience

• Basic computer knowledge(Word and Excel) and skills in lab information systems is desirable.

Clinical Settings

• BLS and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• For clinical settings, additional requirements may apply and change without notice, including, but not limited to, competency assessment, criminal background check, health clearance and hospital compliance training.

Company

• Successfully pass Company pre employment drug test and periodic and random thereafter
• Effective time management skills
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
• Two professional references
• Citizen of the United States or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Additional requirements may be applicable by client assignment.