Nurse Director, Labor & Delivery (LDRP)
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - LDRP Director

Location

• Brattleboro, Vermont

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Leadership and operational oversight of Labor & Delivery, postpartum/newborn services, and outpatient OB-GYN clinics.
• Responsible for 24/7 leadership, strategic direction, and ensuring safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Oversees safety programs, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgeting, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead perinatal safety programs aligned with national standards and implement clinical protocols for obstetric emergencies.
• Oversee multidisciplinary simulation drills, emergency preparedness, and case/event reviews.
• Ensure clinical practice follows current evidence and national perinatal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain clinical policies and procedures; partner with educators for training and competency validation.
• Maintain compliance with CMS and state regulations; ensure survey readiness through audits and documentation.
• Provide 24/7 operational leadership for maternal-child health services, including staffing and patient flow.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, and retention; promote a culture of safety and teamwork.
• Manage perinatal quality improvement initiatives and data reporting on key metrics (e.g., maternal morbidity, cesarean rates).
• Develop and manage budgets, staffing, supplies, and equipment planning.
• Participate in hospital incident command during emergencies.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Day shift

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or related) preferred
• 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in maternal-child health preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certification preferred
• Experience with regulatory surveys and perinatal safety programs preferred

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of perinatal evidence-based practice and AWHONN staffing guidelines
• Strong communication, leadership, and crisis management skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and foster a culture of safety

This position requires leadership in a specialized maternal-child health setting with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.