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Midwife roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or midwifery plus licensure. U.S. hospitals and birth centers sponsor H-1B visas for midwives, but credential verification, state licensure timelines, and prevailing wage requirements shape which employers can realistically move quickly.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-24190
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Laborist APC PB
Status:
Part time
Budgeted Hours:
0
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Provides perinatal care to patients which includes physical assessment, patient education, evaluation and management of problems in accordance with approved nurse midwifery guidelines. Provides inpatient evaluation and management of prenatal patients in OB ED, for management of women in labor, during birth and postpartum. First assist at cesarean births.
Compensation Pay Range:
$100.00 - $120.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - Patient Care Organization
a - Assumes management responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for a plan of care for obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to approved nurse midwifery
b - Collaborates with the health care team in planning and implementing care for obstetrical and gynecological patients.
c - Participates in ongoing review of nurse midwifery prescriptive practice.
d - Participates in Quality Management Program on a regular and continuing basis.
2 - Quality of Care
a - Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse midwifery guidelines and standards of care.
b - Evaluates individual health care status of patients, formulates a management plan and revises the plan as indicated.
c - Participates in continuous case review and appropriately communicates current data regarding all patients cared for by the obstetrical team.
d - Issues prescriptions and medication orders in accordance with SSH Nurse Midwifery practice protocols, and the rules set forth by the Board of Nursing.
e - Prior to leaving each shift, ensures documents are clear, complete, concise and organized manner demonstrating skill in the nursing process.
f - Seeks consultation according to nurse midwifery protocols from all members of the health care team involved in patient's care and makes appropriate referrals.
g - Provides consultation services as required by the health care team. Completes history and physical examinations and laboratory tests as appropriate. Continues assessment and teaching throughout pregnancy as indicated by documentation.
h - Manages normal labor and conducts delivery, including assessment of maternal and fetal status, identification of deviations from normal, management of third stage, management of episiotomy and perennial repairs. Identifies, manages and consults for obstetrical emergencies as indicated.
i - Manages maternal postpartum course including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
j - Provides 12-hour on-call coverage to a caseload of obstetrical patients, including telephone triage.
3 - Coordination
a - Demonstrates appropriate collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers within the institution and community.
b - Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients and families to use them effectively.
c - Serves on nursing and hospital committees and assumes responsibility for disseminating and communicating information to staff.
4 - Planning
a - Develops annual objectives and reviews these with the Medical Director of the Laborist and Midwifery Program at time of performance review and at appropriate intervals.
b - Assists in determining, evaluating, and/or implementing nurse midwifery practice goals and objectives.
c - Maintains interdisciplinary approach for planning and communicating information for appropriate patient care.
d - Maintains awareness of legislation that may affect the health care delivery systems and nurse midwifery practice.
5 - Research
a - Initiates and participates in nursing research at a level consistent with educational background which shall include data collection to measure CNM/Laborist effectiveness as a program.
b - Maintains understanding of current research in related clinical areas through relevant publications.
c - Contributes by either group or individual authorship to writing for publication.
d - Recommends innovative approaches to nurse midwifery practice based on selected research findings.
Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an approved program of Midwifery. Masters Degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of nurse midwifery experience is REQUIRED.
Required Licenses / Registrations
CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office.
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates clinical expertise to function in an independent role.
- Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families and staff.
- Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from an active caseload, busy clinical settings and 24 hour on-call coverage.
- Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position.
- Provides 12-hour on-call coverage to a caseload of obstetrical patients, including telephone triage.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Certified Nurse Midwife - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
INTRODUCTION
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
R-24190
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
SSH Laborist APC PB
Status:
Part time
Budgeted Hours:
0
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Provides perinatal care to patients which includes physical assessment, patient education, evaluation and management of problems in accordance with approved nurse midwifery guidelines. Provides inpatient evaluation and management of prenatal patients in OB ED, for management of women in labor, during birth and postpartum. First assist at cesarean births.
Compensation Pay Range:
$100.00 - $120.00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1 - Patient Care Organization
a - Assumes management responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for a plan of care for obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to approved nurse midwifery
b - Collaborates with the health care team in planning and implementing care for obstetrical and gynecological patients.
c - Participates in ongoing review of nurse midwifery prescriptive practice.
d - Participates in Quality Management Program on a regular and continuing basis.
2 - Quality of Care
a - Assists in the development, implementation and revision of nurse midwifery guidelines and standards of care.
b - Evaluates individual health care status of patients, formulates a management plan and revises the plan as indicated.
c - Participates in continuous case review and appropriately communicates current data regarding all patients cared for by the obstetrical team.
d - Issues prescriptions and medication orders in accordance with SSH Nurse Midwifery practice protocols, and the rules set forth by the Board of Nursing.
e - Prior to leaving each shift, ensures documents are clear, complete, concise and organized manner demonstrating skill in the nursing process.
f - Seeks consultation according to nurse midwifery protocols from all members of the health care team involved in patient's care and makes appropriate referrals.
g - Provides consultation services as required by the health care team. Completes history and physical examinations and laboratory tests as appropriate. Continues assessment and teaching throughout pregnancy as indicated by documentation.
h - Manages normal labor and conducts delivery, including assessment of maternal and fetal status, identification of deviations from normal, management of third stage, management of episiotomy and perennial repairs. Identifies, manages and consults for obstetrical emergencies as indicated.
i - Manages maternal postpartum course including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
j - Provides 12-hour on-call coverage to a caseload of obstetrical patients, including telephone triage.
3 - Coordination
a - Demonstrates appropriate collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers within the institution and community.
b - Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients and families to use them effectively.
c - Serves on nursing and hospital committees and assumes responsibility for disseminating and communicating information to staff.
4 - Planning
a - Develops annual objectives and reviews these with the Medical Director of the Laborist and Midwifery Program at time of performance review and at appropriate intervals.
b - Assists in determining, evaluating, and/or implementing nurse midwifery practice goals and objectives.
c - Maintains interdisciplinary approach for planning and communicating information for appropriate patient care.
d - Maintains awareness of legislation that may affect the health care delivery systems and nurse midwifery practice.
5 - Research
a - Initiates and participates in nursing research at a level consistent with educational background which shall include data collection to measure CNM/Laborist effectiveness as a program.
b - Maintains understanding of current research in related clinical areas through relevant publications.
c - Contributes by either group or individual authorship to writing for publication.
d - Recommends innovative approaches to nurse midwifery practice based on selected research findings.
Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an approved program of Midwifery. Masters Degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of nurse midwifery experience is REQUIRED.
Required Licenses / Registrations
CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife
This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office.
Required additional Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates clinical expertise to function in an independent role.
- Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families and staff.
- Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from an active caseload, busy clinical settings and 24 hour on-call coverage.
- Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position.
- Provides 12-hour on-call coverage to a caseload of obstetrical patients, including telephone triage.
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
Certified Nurse Midwife - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Midwife
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. If your midwifery qualification is a diploma or advanced practice certificate, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying. Document how your training maps to a U.S. BSN or equivalent.
Secure state licensure before approaching employers
Most hospitals won't file an H-1B petition until you hold a valid Certified Nurse-Midwife credential and a state license. Start the AMCB exam process and your target state's board application early. Licensure delays are the most common reason H-1B timelines stall for midwives.
Target hospital systems with established H-1B filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter midwife roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. Large academic medical centers and multi-site health systems file far more regularly than independent birth centers, which often lack in-house immigration infrastructure.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. A hospital that isn't enrolled will need to register before USCIS accepts the I-129 petition, adding weeks to your start timeline.
Check the prevailing wage level attached to your job posting
The DOL's OFLC Wage Search lets you look up Level I through Level IV wage tiers for midwives by state and metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage. A Level I wage at a rural hospital and a Level III wage at a major urban health system are very different numbers.
Understand how the H-1B cap and lottery affect your start date
Most hospital midwife roles are cap-subject, so your petition enters the annual USCIS lottery with an October 1 start date if selected. Cap-exempt employers such as nonprofit teaching hospitals or university-affiliated clinics can file year-round without lottery risk.
H-1B Visa Midwife: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a midwife role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a directly related midwifery degree as a standard entry requirement. Roles requiring only a diploma or associate-level credential without a degree requirement may not qualify. Your employer's attorney will confirm specialty occupation status in the I-129 petition, and USCIS will review the job duties and degree requirement together.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for midwives?
Academic medical centers, large hospital health systems, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated obstetrics practices are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for midwives. Independent birth centers and small private practices rarely sponsor because they lack immigration legal infrastructure. You can search verified H-1B-sponsoring employers with midwife LCA filings on Migrate Mate.
How does state licensure affect the H-1B filing timeline for midwives?
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL and then the I-129 petition with USCIS, both of which list your intended work state. Most employers won't initiate filing until you hold an active Certified Nurse-Midwife credential and a license in the destination state. Delays in board processing or AMCB exam scheduling directly push back your petition filing date and potential start date.
Can a midwife work at a cap-exempt H-1B employer to avoid the lottery?
Yes. Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or institution of higher education, and certain federally funded research facilities, qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. A midwife hired by one of these organizations can have an I-129 filed at any time of year, with no lottery requirement and no October 1 start-date constraint. Confirm cap-exempt status with the employer's HR or legal team before accepting an offer.
What documents should a midwife prepare before an employer begins the H-1B process?
You'll need your academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-member agency to confirm degree equivalency, copies of your AMCB certification, your current state nursing and midwifery licenses, your passport biographical pages, and any prior U.S. visa or immigration documents. Employers also typically request a current CV formatted for immigration purposes showing your clinical training and work history in chronological order.