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Obstetrics positions are H-1B visa eligible specialty occupations requiring a medical degree and completed residency. While the H-1B lottery remains competitive, physicians have additional visa pathways including J-1 visa waiver programs and EB-2 National Interest Waiver options that bypass the annual cap entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Obstetrician Nursing
Job Summary
The Obstetric Nursing position is responsible for providing high-quality classroom and clinical instruction in obstetric nursing, with an emphasis on maternal and newborn health. The position prepares nursing students to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women throughout the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods. The faculty member will teach assigned nursing courses, supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings, provide academic advising and counseling, and ensure that course content and clinical experiences align with the objectives and standards of the Tuskegee University Department of Nursing. Responsibilities also include evaluating student performance, maintaining accurate academic and clinical records, collaborating with healthcare agencies, and participating in curriculum development and departmental activities.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide classroom instruction in obstetric/maternal nursing, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Develop and deliver course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, examinations, presentations, and other instructional resources.
- Provide clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students in obstetric and maternal-child health settings, including labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Demonstrate evidence-based obstetric nursing practices, including maternal assessment, fetal monitoring, labor management, postpartum assessment, newborn care, and recognition of complications.
- Supervise and evaluate student clinical performance through direct observation, clinical assignments, skills demonstrations, simulation, and established evaluation tools.
- Assess student learning and academic progress by preparing, administering, and grading examinations, assignments, clinical evaluations, and other assessments.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students regarding academic, clinical, professional, and interpersonal performance.
- Facilitate clinical conferences and simulation experiences to strengthen students’ clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, competency records, and other required academic documentation.
- Advise and mentor nursing students regarding academic progress, professional development, clinical performance, licensure preparation, and career opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency in obstetric nursing through continuing education, professional development, current literature, research, and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with clinical agencies and healthcare professionals to coordinate appropriate clinical learning experiences and ensure students meet course and program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with university, nursing program, clinical agency, and applicable regulatory requirements, including patient safety, confidentiality, infection control, and professional nursing standards.
- Participate in curriculum development and evaluation, including reviewing and revising obstetric nursing course content, learning objectives, clinical experiences, and teaching strategies.
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, accreditation activities, student recruitment, and other departmental or university activities as assigned.
- Serve as a professional role model by demonstrating ethical nursing practice, professionalism, leadership, cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
- Maintain appropriate clinical practice and professional licensure/certifications required for teaching obstetric nursing.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair, Program Director, Dean, or other designated university administrator.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Nursing or a Master’s Degree in a clinical specialty is required. An earned Doctoral Degree is preferred, and a minimum of two years of general nursing experience. Must hold a current, unencumbered Alabama Registered Nurse license.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
- Ability to walk throughout clinical facilities and nursing laboratories while supervising students.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach when demonstrating or observing patient-care procedures.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull nursing equipment and supplies, including equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds as needed.
- Ability to assist with or demonstrate safe patient positioning, transfers, mobility, and other obstetric nursing procedures.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for frequent handling of medical equipment, instruments, supplies, computers, and instructional materials.
- Ability to maintain physical proximity to students and patients while providing instruction, supervision, and clinical demonstrations.
- Ability to respond promptly to clinical situations and emergencies.
FLSA Exempt
Status Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
- Obstetric and maternal-child nursing principles and practices
- Pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
- Maternal and fetal assessment and monitoring
- High-risk pregnancy and obstetric complications
- Evidence-based nursing practice and current healthcare standards
- Nursing education principles, curriculum development, and student assessment
- Patient safety, quality improvement, and professional nursing standards
- Clinical simulation and laboratory-based nursing education
Skills:
- Strong clinical nursing skills in obstetric and maternal-child care
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction
- Ability to develop measurable learning objectives and assessments
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback
- Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills
- Ability to incorporate evidence-based practices into instruction
Attributes/Abilities:
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect
- Ability to explain complex obstetric and nursing concepts clearly
- Ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and active learning environment
- Strong commitment to student success and professional development
- Ability to serve as a positive role model for nursing students
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, clinical agencies, healthcare professionals, and students
- Adaptability to different teaching methods and student learning needs
- Commitment to lifelong learning, scholarship, and evidence-based practice
- Ability to recognize and address student learning or clinical performance concerns
- Willingness to participate in faculty development, committees, community service, and scholarly activities
Posting Detail Information
Will this position require travel?
Yes
Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Open Date
09/10/2026
Close Date
11/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Position Title
Obstetrician Nursing
Job Summary
The Obstetric Nursing position is responsible for providing high-quality classroom and clinical instruction in obstetric nursing, with an emphasis on maternal and newborn health. The position prepares nursing students to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women throughout the prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods. The faculty member will teach assigned nursing courses, supervise and evaluate students in clinical settings, provide academic advising and counseling, and ensure that course content and clinical experiences align with the objectives and standards of the Tuskegee University Department of Nursing. Responsibilities also include evaluating student performance, maintaining accurate academic and clinical records, collaborating with healthcare agencies, and participating in curriculum development and departmental activities.
Essential Job Duties
- Provide classroom instruction in obstetric/maternal nursing, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Develop and deliver course materials, including syllabi, lectures, assignments, examinations, presentations, and other instructional resources.
- Provide clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students in obstetric and maternal-child health settings, including labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
- Demonstrate evidence-based obstetric nursing practices, including maternal assessment, fetal monitoring, labor management, postpartum assessment, newborn care, and recognition of complications.
- Supervise and evaluate student clinical performance through direct observation, clinical assignments, skills demonstrations, simulation, and established evaluation tools.
- Assess student learning and academic progress by preparing, administering, and grading examinations, assignments, clinical evaluations, and other assessments.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students regarding academic, clinical, professional, and interpersonal performance.
- Facilitate clinical conferences and simulation experiences to strengthen students’ clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, competency records, and other required academic documentation.
- Advise and mentor nursing students regarding academic progress, professional development, clinical performance, licensure preparation, and career opportunities.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency in obstetric nursing through continuing education, professional development, current literature, research, and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with clinical agencies and healthcare professionals to coordinate appropriate clinical learning experiences and ensure students meet course and program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with university, nursing program, clinical agency, and applicable regulatory requirements, including patient safety, confidentiality, infection control, and professional nursing standards.
- Participate in curriculum development and evaluation, including reviewing and revising obstetric nursing course content, learning objectives, clinical experiences, and teaching strategies.
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, accreditation activities, student recruitment, and other departmental or university activities as assigned.
- Serve as a professional role model by demonstrating ethical nursing practice, professionalism, leadership, cultural sensitivity, effective communication, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
- Maintain appropriate clinical practice and professional licensure/certifications required for teaching obstetric nursing.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair, Program Director, Dean, or other designated university administrator.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Nursing or a Master’s Degree in a clinical specialty is required. An earned Doctoral Degree is preferred, and a minimum of two years of general nursing experience. Must hold a current, unencumbered Alabama Registered Nurse license.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
- Ability to walk throughout clinical facilities and nursing laboratories while supervising students.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach when demonstrating or observing patient-care procedures.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull nursing equipment and supplies, including equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds as needed.
- Ability to assist with or demonstrate safe patient positioning, transfers, mobility, and other obstetric nursing procedures.
- Ability to use hands and fingers for frequent handling of medical equipment, instruments, supplies, computers, and instructional materials.
- Ability to maintain physical proximity to students and patients while providing instruction, supervision, and clinical demonstrations.
- Ability to respond promptly to clinical situations and emergencies.
FLSA Exempt
Status Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
- Obstetric and maternal-child nursing principles and practices
- Pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
- Maternal and fetal assessment and monitoring
- High-risk pregnancy and obstetric complications
- Evidence-based nursing practice and current healthcare standards
- Nursing education principles, curriculum development, and student assessment
- Patient safety, quality improvement, and professional nursing standards
- Clinical simulation and laboratory-based nursing education
Skills:
- Strong clinical nursing skills in obstetric and maternal-child care
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction
- Ability to develop measurable learning objectives and assessments
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to evaluate student clinical performance and provide constructive feedback
- Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills
- Ability to incorporate evidence-based practices into instruction
Attributes/Abilities:
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect
- Ability to explain complex obstetric and nursing concepts clearly
- Ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and active learning environment
- Strong commitment to student success and professional development
- Ability to serve as a positive role model for nursing students
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, clinical agencies, healthcare professionals, and students
- Adaptability to different teaching methods and student learning needs
- Commitment to lifelong learning, scholarship, and evidence-based practice
- Ability to recognize and address student learning or clinical performance concerns
- Willingness to participate in faculty development, committees, community service, and scholarly activities
Posting Detail Information
Will this position require travel?
Yes
Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Open Date
09/10/2026
Close Date
11/30/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Obstetrician Jobs
Target academic medical centers and large hospital systems
Teaching hospitals and major health systems regularly sponsor physicians. They have established immigration departments and understand the H-1B process for medical professionals better than smaller practices.
Consider J-1 waiver programs first
J-1 visa physicians can bypass H-1B entirely through Conrad 30 or other waiver programs. These require working in underserved areas but provide direct path to permanent residence.
Emphasize subspecialty training and board certification
Maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, or gynecologic oncology fellowships strengthen your H-1B petition. Board certification demonstrates the specialized knowledge USCIS expects for specialty occupations.
Research state licensing requirements early
Medical licensing timelines vary by state and can delay employment authorization. Start the licensing process while your visa petition is pending to avoid gaps in employment.
Document hospital privileges and credentialing needs
Hospital credentialing can take months and requires valid work authorization. Coordinate with employers to ensure your visa timing aligns with credentialing deadlines and patient care responsibilities.
Explore National Interest Waiver for exceptional cases
Physicians with research publications, innovative techniques, or work in underserved populations may qualify for EB-2 NIW, bypassing both H-1B lottery and employer sponsorship requirements entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need USMLE scores for H-1B sponsorship as an obstetrician?
USMLE scores aren't required for H-1B visa petitions, but you need them for medical licensing in most states. Your H-1B petition focuses on your medical degree, completed residency, and board certification. However, you can't work as a physician without a valid state medical license, which typically requires passing USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.
Can international medical graduates get H-1B sponsorship for obstetrics positions?
Yes, but your medical degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. medical degree. Most employers require ECFMG certification, completed U.S. residency, and valid state medical licensing. International medical graduates face the same H-1B lottery odds as other physicians, around 25% selection rate.
What happens to my H-1B status during maternity leave as an obstetrician?
H-1B status requires active employment, but unpaid maternity leave typically maintains status if you return to the same position. Paid leave usually poses no issues. Extended unpaid leave beyond employer policy might require consulting an immigration attorney to ensure status compliance, especially if it exceeds 60 days.
Can I moonlight at other hospitals while on H-1B as an obstetrician?
You can only work for H-1B petitioning employers. Moonlighting requires the second hospital to file a separate H-1B petition or add you to an existing petition. Many physicians use concurrent H-1B petitions to work at multiple locations legally, but each employer must file independently.
How do on-call requirements affect H-1B petition approval for obstetricians?
On-call duties don't negatively impact H-1B petitions and actually demonstrate the specialized nature of obstetric practice. USCIS recognizes that emergency obstetric care requires immediate physician availability. Include call schedules in your petition to show the position requires specialized medical knowledge and skills.
How to find Obstetrician jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Obstetrician jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international medical professionals with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on public hospitals, private healthcare networks, and regional medical centers that commonly sponsor H-1B, O-1 visa, or permanent residency visas for specialized physicians. These employers actively recruit international Obstetricians to address healthcare shortages.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Obstetrician jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.