Mexican Nurses As Recreational Therapists

for traveling between Affinity Care residences and community locations in the Greater Minneapolis-St.**Transform Your Nursing Career: Unique Opportunity for Mexican Nurses in Minnesota, USA****Transition from Clinical Care to Therapeutic Innovation - No NCLEX Required****Why This Opportunity is Perfect for Mexican Nurses**:- **Immediate Start Without NCLEX**: Begin your U.S. healthcare career using your Mexican nursing degree immediately upon visa approval.- **Unique Advantage**: Your clinical experience, assessment skills, and patient-centered approach are highly valued in this role.- **Professional Development**: Participate in a Nursing Skills Enhancement Program with clinical rotations to maintain and develop your nursing competencies. Clinical leadership opportunities in therapeutic program development are available.- **Licensure Support + Bonus**: Receive support for obtaining your U.S. nursing license and a **$2,000 USD completion bonus** upon achievement. You have the flexibility to maintain both specialties.- **Professional Housing Program**: Quality accommodations are provided in convenient locations with comprehensive support for your transition to Minnesota. You will receive free first four months of accommodation.**As a Recreational Therapist, you will**:- Assess residents' needs using your clinical skills, reviewing medical records, conducting tests, and discussing with other healthcare professionals, residents, and families.- Design, develop, and implement individualized therapeutic recreational activities and treatment plans tailored to residents' goals, health conditions, and interests.- Engage residents in activities like exercise, games, art, music, dance, sports, aquatics, and community outings to promote physical, social, and emotional well-being.- Coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs.- Help residents learn essential social and coping skills for independence and community integration.- Monitor and document resident progress, adapting treatment plans as needed with professional precision.- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributing your nursing perspective to care planning meetings.- Facilitate group sessions to promote socialization and use de-escalation techniques for behavioral management.- Travel between different Affinity Care residences and community locations in the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul Area to conduct therapy sessions and attend team meetings.**Requirements for Mexican Nurses**:- **Mexican citizenship with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing**.- **Active nursing license in Mexico**.- Clinical experience in any specialty (preference for geriatrics, rehabilitation, or long-term care).- Strong clinical assessment competencies and documentation skills.- Experience in direct patient care and knowledge of patient safety protocols.- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.- **Very strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential**, including effective therapeutic communication and emotional intelligence.- **You must have very good English proficiency** to effectively communicate with residents, their families, and the interdisciplinary team.- Adaptability and openness to new care approaches.- Passion for improving quality of life for vulnerable populations.- Creativity in developing therapeutic solutions.- Patience and empathy working with elderly and disabled individuals.- Commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth.- Must pass a state background check.- **Ability to drive and obtain a U.S. driver's license upon arrival is required.** This is necessary for traveling between Affinity Care residences and community locations in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area for therapy sessions. The process for obtaining a Minnesota driver's license is part of the onboarding checklist.**Position Details**:- **Salary: $45,760 USD annually**.- **Schedule**: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday with alternating weekends.- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (employer contribution), dental and vision (50% employee paid), combined PTO/ESST (6 days accrued), Holiday Pay (time and a half), and eligibility for a 401(k) with a 6% match.**TN Visa Process - Complete Sponsorship**:**Living in Minnesota**:Experience an exceptional quality of life with vibrant communities, beautiful natural landscapes, four distinct seasons, and the renowned "Minnesota Nice" hospitality. Minnesota boasts a world-class healthcare system with opportunities for continuous professional development, networking with international nurses, and clear pathways for career advancement. There is an active Latino community offering cultural support.**APPLY TODAY**Your nursing career has perfectly prepared you for this unique professional transformation. Combine the clinical rigor of nursing with the therapeutic creativity of recreation to make a transformationa