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Certified Nurse Midwife roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. CNM shortages in hospital systems and birth centers make sponsoring organizations easier to identify, and your clinical licensure documents are central to the PERM prevailing-wage and recruitment requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
We are seeking an energetic and empathetic Licensed Midwife (Clinical Coordinator III) to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This outpatient-only role provides comprehensive midwifery care at our 1111 Westchester Avenue practice in White Plains, NY. Working collaboratively with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, the Licensed Midwife will deliver high-quality obstetric and gynecologic care in the ambulatory setting while ensuring an exceptional patient experience. The Licensed Midwife will report administratively and clinically to the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Division Chief and the Collaborating Physician.
Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of the healthcare team and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.
- Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
- Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
- Identifies a diagnostic impression and/or formulates a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
- Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to established protocols/practice agreements.
- Assesses and documents patient response to treatment and interventions.
- Provides and documents health teaching that is oriented to the appropriate problem and/or developmentally age-appropriate health maintenance.
- Consults and/or refers for subspecialty care as appropriate per collaborative agreements/protocols. Documents same as well as documents follow-up.
Direct Patient Care
- Provide full scope obstetric and gynecologic care for patients.
- Provides direct care to patients that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and goals of the hospital. Advises the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice role and New York State practice act.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in the administration of nurse midwifery care for the obstetric patient population.
- Promotes patient satisfaction within their designated patient population.
Quality Assurance
- Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.
- Engages in ongoing peer review and utilization review activities, competency evaluations and Medical Board reviews.
Patient Safety
- Administers care in accordance with safety, environmental and infectious control principles and regulations identified by the institution and legislative bodies.
- Practices in accordance with legal parameters as delineated by collaborative agreement/practice protocols to include ordering and/or administering medication, intravenous fluids, blood and blood products.
Education
- Serves as a resource person and participates in staff development programs.
- Provides patient education and counseling on health status and treatment plan.
Research Studies
- Participates, when appropriate, in quality improvement activities.
- Participates in approved research protocols.
- Evaluates and implements relevant research findings.
Coordination/Collaboration
- Collaborate on clinical problems with nursing personnel, medical staff or other health care providers.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine and achieve health goals of patients and families.
- Collaborates with administration and professional staff of the hospital in the establishment and implementation of community services.
Other Job Duties
- Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
- Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
- Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
- Identifies customer services needs on the unit.
- Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required and appropriate.
- Serves as a professional role model for advanced practice for staff, the interdisciplinary team and students.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience.
- Master’s degree in a health-related field and certification as a Midwife from an approved program, OR a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and certification as a Midwife from an approved program.
- Current New York State Midwifery License.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to direct work, drive change and effectively collaborate with patients and co-workers.
- Must maintain licensure throughout employment.
- Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and strong observation and listening skills.
- High level of professionalism and maturity, and the ability to work independently.
- Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
- Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
We are seeking an energetic and empathetic Licensed Midwife (Clinical Coordinator III) to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This outpatient-only role provides comprehensive midwifery care at our 1111 Westchester Avenue practice in White Plains, NY. Working collaboratively with attending physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, the Licensed Midwife will deliver high-quality obstetric and gynecologic care in the ambulatory setting while ensuring an exceptional patient experience. The Licensed Midwife will report administratively and clinically to the General Obstetrics and Gynecology Division Chief and the Collaborating Physician.
Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of the healthcare team and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.
- Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
- Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
- Identifies a diagnostic impression and/or formulates a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
- Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to established protocols/practice agreements.
- Assesses and documents patient response to treatment and interventions.
- Provides and documents health teaching that is oriented to the appropriate problem and/or developmentally age-appropriate health maintenance.
- Consults and/or refers for subspecialty care as appropriate per collaborative agreements/protocols. Documents same as well as documents follow-up.
Direct Patient Care
- Provide full scope obstetric and gynecologic care for patients.
- Provides direct care to patients that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and goals of the hospital. Advises the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice role and New York State practice act.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in the administration of nurse midwifery care for the obstetric patient population.
- Promotes patient satisfaction within their designated patient population.
Quality Assurance
- Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.
- Engages in ongoing peer review and utilization review activities, competency evaluations and Medical Board reviews.
Patient Safety
- Administers care in accordance with safety, environmental and infectious control principles and regulations identified by the institution and legislative bodies.
- Practices in accordance with legal parameters as delineated by collaborative agreement/practice protocols to include ordering and/or administering medication, intravenous fluids, blood and blood products.
Education
- Serves as a resource person and participates in staff development programs.
- Provides patient education and counseling on health status and treatment plan.
Research Studies
- Participates, when appropriate, in quality improvement activities.
- Participates in approved research protocols.
- Evaluates and implements relevant research findings.
Coordination/Collaboration
- Collaborate on clinical problems with nursing personnel, medical staff or other health care providers.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine and achieve health goals of patients and families.
- Collaborates with administration and professional staff of the hospital in the establishment and implementation of community services.
Other Job Duties
- Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
- Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
- Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
- Identifies customer services needs on the unit.
- Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required and appropriate.
- Serves as a professional role model for advanced practice for staff, the interdisciplinary team and students.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience.
- Master’s degree in a health-related field and certification as a Midwife from an approved program, OR a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and certification as a Midwife from an approved program.
- Current New York State Midwifery License.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to direct work, drive change and effectively collaborate with patients and co-workers.
- Must maintain licensure throughout employment.
- Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and strong observation and listening skills.
- High level of professionalism and maturity, and the ability to work independently.
- Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
- Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Nurse Midwife
Verify your CGFNS credentials before applying
Foreign-trained midwives need CGFNS certification or a state-board-recognized credential evaluation before most U.S. employers can file PERM on your behalf. Get your evaluation started early, as processing runs several months and PERM cannot proceed without it.
Target health systems with active PERM history
Large hospital networks and federally qualified health centers file PERM more routinely than small private practices. Search the DOL PERM disclosure data by occupation code to find employers who have sponsored CNMs in recent filing cycles.
Confirm your state license is transferable before offers
PERM requires the employer to list the job's state-specific licensing requirement. If your foreign nursing license needs additional bridge coursework for state board eligibility, resolve that before an employer begins the PERM recruitment period to avoid mid-process delays.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 routing upfront
CNM roles typically require a master's degree, which qualifies for EB-2 sponsorship and a shorter PERM-to-green-card timeline for most nationalities. Confirm whether your prospective employer's immigration counsel files EB-2 petitions, since not all sponsor only the EB-3 pathway.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search shows the prevailing wage for CNMs by location and experience level. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure for PERM certification to succeed, so verify the local Level II or Level III wage before finalizing any compensation negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate to find CNM roles with green card sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to filter Certified Nurse Midwife openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the research time of manually reviewing PERM disclosure filings and surfaces active roles aligned with your credential profile.
Green Card Certified Nurse Midwife: Frequently Asked Questions
Do CNM roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Certified Nurse Midwife positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role standardly requires a master's degree in nurse-midwifery. If your employer files under EB-3 instead, the pathway still leads to permanent residency but may involve a longer wait for applicants from high-demand countries like India or China, where EB-3 priority dates are further backlogged than EB-2.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a CNM position?
PERM-based green card sponsorship targets permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there is no two-year or three-year renewal cycle and no annual lottery. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship each cap season and is capped at 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 master's-cap slots annually. EB-3 and EB-2 green card filings have no annual individual cap, though per-country visa backlogs can still extend the overall timeline for some nationalities.
What documents do foreign-trained CNMs need for the PERM process?
You'll need a credential evaluation confirming your foreign nursing and midwifery degree is equivalent to a U.S. master's degree, CGFNS certification or an accepted state board pathway, and your NCLEX results or equivalent licensure documentation. The employer's attorney assembles the PERM application, but you're responsible for providing these credentials in verified form before the DOL recruitment period begins.
How can I find CNM employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Certified Nurse Midwife openings by employers with a history of EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filings. Many job postings don't advertise sponsorship availability, so using a platform that cross-references DOL PERM disclosure data saves significant time compared to asking employers individually during the application stage.
How long does the PERM-to-green-card process take for a CNM?
The PERM labor certification stage alone currently averages over a year at DOL for analyst-reviewed cases. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then you wait for a current priority date before filing for adjustment of status or attending a consular interview. Total timelines range from roughly two years for applicants from most countries to significantly longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to per-country backlogs.