Nurse Director, Labor & Delivery (LDRP)
Brattleboro, VT
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Director of Women's & Children's Services (LDRP Director) position requiring a BSN and leadership experience in maternal-child health.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a Labor & Delivery (LDRP) unit
• Director-level role with 24/7 operational responsibility for inpatient L&D, postpartum/newborn services, and outpatient OB-GYN clinics
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 8-hour shifts
• 13-week contract
• Charting system: Cerner
• On-call support required as assigned, including participation in hospital incident command during emergencies

Requirements

• Active Vermont (VT) or Compact RN license required
• BSN required; MSN, MHA, or related advanced degree preferred
• Current RN or CNM license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM), and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EFM certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 1–3 years of progressive leadership experience in maternal-child health preferred
• Experience with regulatory surveys and perinatal safety programs preferred
• Strong knowledge of perinatal evidence-based practice and AWHONN staffing guidelines
• Strong communication, leadership, and crisis management skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and support a culture of safety

Additional Information

• Provides strategic direction and operational oversight for Labor & Delivery, postpartum/newborn services, and outpatient OB-GYN clinics
• Leads a comprehensive perinatal safety program aligned with AIM safety bundles and AWHONN standards, including multidisciplinary simulation drills and obstetric emergency protocols
• Oversees regulatory compliance with CMS and state regulations, maintaining continuous survey readiness
• Leads perinatal quality improvement initiatives and monitors key metrics such as maternal morbidity, cesarean rates, and newborn outcomes
• Manages staffing, budgeting, recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities in alignment with AWHONN guidelines and patient acuity
• Partners with perinatal educators to support training, clinical competencies, and EFM education
• Participates in state and national perinatal quality collaboratives
• Leads service line strategic planning, capital budgeting, and performance monitoring