Nurse Practitioner

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Code: 251

Hours: Per Diem

FTE: Per Diem

Weekend Schedule: No

Holiday Schedule: No

Call Schedule: Rotating Weekend Call

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department Name: Birthing Center

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Birthing Center Nursery provides specialized care for newborns and their families in a collaborative, team-based environment. The APRN is responsible for performing comprehensive newborn assessments, managing acute and routine neonatal conditions, and developing individualized care plans in coordination with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The APRN provides education and support to parents and families, ensuring they feel confident and informed in caring for their newborns. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, family-centered care, and adherence to hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

The APRN serves as both a clinical expert and resource within the Birthing Center, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, mentoring staff, and supporting the overall mission of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide exceptional, compassionate care in a rural community setting.

Department Scope of Service

The Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center provides family-centered, compassionate, and comprehensive perinatal care to patients and families in southeastern Vermont and the surrounding tri-state region. Services include labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn care, lactation support, and family education. The Birthing Center Nursery specifically provides care for newborns requiring routine observation, transitional care, and management of common neonatal conditions, while supporting the bonding of infants with their families. The interdisciplinary team collaborates to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-focused care, with an emphasis on promoting wellness, supporting family choice, and fostering a positive birth experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

•  Requires completion of a graduate-level nursing program (MSN or DNP) with a focus in one of the APRN population foci ( Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Two years of nursing experience prior to advanced degree preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Current licensure as an APRN by the State of Vermont.
• Certifications as a nurse practitioner by a national organization, which is recognized by the Vermont State Board of Nursing preferred.
• Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• DEA license.

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 accommodations are 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.