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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 JobsNursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife - SON
Department:
SON Graduate Programs
Position Title:
Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife - SON
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a clinical track faculty member for the Nurse Midwifery specialty in the DNP nursing program. This part-time (12-month appointment) position reports to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Department Chair. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
Job Description:
The faculty member will fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship or practice. As a certified nurse midwife, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice through the SON practice plan or outside clinical practice.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the midwifery DNP program.
- Develop and sustain clinical placements for students.
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
Required Qualifications
Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certification/License:
- Possess a registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas).
- Possess and maintain a current certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience teaching in a nursing program.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
- Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit the KU Medical Center website.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife - SON
Department:
SON Graduate Programs
Position Title:
Nursing Faculty, Certified Nurse Midwife - SON
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a clinical track faculty member for the Nurse Midwifery specialty in the DNP nursing program. This part-time (12-month appointment) position reports to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Department Chair. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
Job Description:
The faculty member will fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship or practice. As a certified nurse midwife, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice through the SON practice plan or outside clinical practice.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the midwifery DNP program.
- Develop and sustain clinical placements for students.
- Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school.
Required Qualifications
Education: Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Certification/License:
- Possess a registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas).
- Possess and maintain a current certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience teaching in a nursing program.
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
- Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit the KU Medical Center website.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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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.
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Find Certified Nurse Midwife JobsCertified Nurse Midwife Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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