Director of Birth Center
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Director of Birth Center (Leadership)

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Lead and oversee the Labor & Delivery unit, postpartum/newborn services, and associated outpatient OB-GYN clinics. Responsible for 24/7 operational leadership, strategic direction, and ensuring safe, high-quality, evidence-based maternal-child care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all maternal-child health operations across inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (AWHONN, ACOG, AAP, CMS).
• Lead perinatal safety programs aligned with AIM safety bundles and AWHONN standards.
• Oversee implementation of clinical protocols for obstetric emergencies and multidisciplinary simulation drills.
• Manage staffing, patient flow, and clinical escalations with 24/7 operational responsibility.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, and retention activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and data reporting on maternal morbidity, cesarean rates, and newborn outcomes.
• Participate in hospital incident command during emergencies.
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate care and operations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of Director of Nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Labor and Delivery clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive leadership experience in maternal-child health.
• Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, or related field).
• Experience with regulatory surveys and perinatal safety programs.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of perinatal evidence-based practice and AWHONN staffing guidelines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and crisis management skills.

Additional Information

• The birthing center is a level one low-risk birth unit providing family-centered care for obstetrical patients, newborns, and pediatric patients during the perinatal period.
• Cesarean births are performed and recovered in the unit.
• The position requires leadership in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The area is very rural with limited housing and public transportation options; candidates should plan accordingly.
• Locals within 50 miles are accepted.

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Leadership in maternal-child health.
• Required years of experience: Preferably 1-3 years progressive leadership in maternal-child health.

This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for maternal-child health, ready to manage a comprehensive perinatal program in a rural community setting.