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H-1B visa jobs for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner roles are available at health systems, OB-GYN practices, and federally qualified health centers that sponsor international clinicians. These positions qualify as specialty occupations, requiring a master's-level degree and national board certification, making them strong candidates for H-1B sponsorship.
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At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
3 days a week/8hr shifts with some special circumstance for community events that may be outside of normal hours and/or on weekends.
Location:
Singing River Surgical Services - Hurley, Vancleave Medical Center RHC
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice RN working in collaboration with physicians to deliver health care services to meet the specialized needs of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. The NP delivers health care services to a population of patients within their scope of certification and education.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Requires successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
LICENSE
Mississippi State Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
CERTIFICATIONS
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Geriatric Nurse Practitioner required. Must complete and maintain BCLS upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Psychiatric Services, must maintain current Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
If works in Surgical Services, must complete and maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Pediatrics, current specialty certification as required by department; Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) preferred. Must complete and maintain BCLS and PALS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Wound Care, current specialty certification as required by department; Must complete and maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Women’s Health, current specialty certification as required by department; Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) preferred and maintained through National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience
One (1) year of advance nursing experience preferred.
If works in Psychiatric Services, a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care or psychiatric hospital required. Previous experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in an inpatient and outpatient setting preferred.
REPORTS TO
Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director; Administrator, Director of Physician Services, Director or Surgical Services, Operations Director, or designee (for non-clinical).
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
3 days a week/8hr shifts with some special circumstance for community events that may be outside of normal hours and/or on weekends.
Location:
Singing River Surgical Services - Hurley, Vancleave Medical Center RHC
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice RN working in collaboration with physicians to deliver health care services to meet the specialized needs of patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic health conditions. The NP delivers health care services to a population of patients within their scope of certification and education.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Requires successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
LICENSE
Mississippi State Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required.
CERTIFICATIONS
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Geriatric Nurse Practitioner required. Must complete and maintain BCLS upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Psychiatric Services, must maintain current Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
If works in Surgical Services, must complete and maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Pediatrics, current specialty certification as required by department; Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) preferred. Must complete and maintain BCLS and PALS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Wound Care, current specialty certification as required by department; Must complete and maintain BCLS and ACLS certifications upon hire and/or transfer.
If works in Women’s Health, current specialty certification as required by department; Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) preferred and maintained through National Certification Corporation (NCC).
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience
One (1) year of advance nursing experience preferred.
If works in Psychiatric Services, a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care or psychiatric hospital required. Previous experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in an inpatient and outpatient setting preferred.
REPORTS TO
Supervising Physician and/or Medical Director; Administrator, Director of Physician Services, Director or Surgical Services, Operations Director, or designee (for non-clinical).
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation status. Your Master of Science in Nursing with a women's health or nurse-midwifery focus is the credential to document. Gather transcripts, board certification, and state licensure before outreach begins.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for nurse practitioners in your target metro. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you if an offer comes in low.
Target health systems with existing H-1B LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history in women's health and OB-GYN roles. Health systems that have sponsored international NPs before already have legal counsel and HR workflows in place.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If the role involves multiple clinic locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Ask HR during the offer stage whether they've handled multi-site LCA filings before, since gaps here can delay your start date.
Get your O*NET profile ready for the petition
O*NET lists women's health nurse practitioner duties that support the specialty occupation argument in an I-129 petition. Print the O*NET task list and cross-reference it with your job description to flag any gaps before your employer's immigration attorney files.
Plan your timeline around H-1B status limits
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. If you're close to that cap and your employer plans a green card sponsorship through PERM, start those conversations during your second year, not your fifth.
H-1B Visa Women's Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner positions require at minimum a master's degree in nursing with a specialized focus, plus national board certification such as the WHNP-BC. USCIS recognizes roles with these degree requirements as specialty occupations, so the position qualifies. Your employer should document the degree requirement explicitly in the job description to support the I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners?
Health systems with large OB-GYN departments, federally qualified health centers, women's health clinics, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors. Organizations already running H-1B programs for physicians and other advanced practice providers typically have the infrastructure to sponsor NPs. You can search employers with verified LCA filing history in women's health roles on Migrate Mate.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your master's degree transcripts, WHNP-BC or equivalent board certification, current state NP license for each worksite state, your offer letter specifying specialty-level duties, and a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. If you hold clinical privileges at a hospital system, documentation of those privileges can further strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Can I work at multiple clinic locations on a single H-1B?
Not on a single LCA. DOL requires a certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you'll provide patient care. If your role spans multiple locations, your employer must file separate LCAs before you work at each site. Confirm this explicitly during the offer stage, since employers unfamiliar with multi-site NP roles sometimes overlook this requirement until it becomes a compliance issue.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner role?
DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days. After that, your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS. Standard processing runs several months, though premium processing is available for a faster decision. Because the H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, confirm current timelines and registration windows directly with USCIS before your employer begins the filing process.