STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital – Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Title: STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Birthing Center

Job Code: 250

Hours: 7p-7:30a, 36 hrs/wk, 72 hrs/pay period

FTE: .9 (36 hours/week)

Weekend Schedule: Rotating

Holiday Schedule: Rotating

Call Schedule: Rotating

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Birthing Center

Department Code: 6460

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about supporting patients through one of the most meaningful moments of their lives? Join the collaborative Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) team on The Birthing Center at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital:

What You’ll Do:

• Provide patient-centered care throughout the full perinatal spectrum: labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care

• Monitor labor progress, support vaginal and cesarean births, and respond to obstetric and neonatal emergencies

• Provide care for clean surgical cases within the unit

• Educate and support families with postpartum recovery and newborn care

• Collaborate closely with providers, pediatric teams, and anesthesiology

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in our EMR system

Why Join Us:

At Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, we believe in creating a supportive, inclusive environment for both our patients and our team. Nowhere is that more evident than in The Birthing Center, where we foster a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere. Our nurses, providers, and support staff truly care for one another—pitching in when needed, celebrating milestones together, and offering a steady hand during challenging moments. We believe that exceptional patient care starts with a team that cares deeply for each other, and we bring that spirit to everything we do.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current RN license in Vermont
• BLS certification
• NRP (or obtained within 6 months of hire)

Preferred:

• 1+ year of acute care nursing experience
• Experience in L&D, postpartum, newborn care, or surgical recovery
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• STABLE certification
• BSN (or actively enrolled in a BSN program)

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - None
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.