What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Birthing Center position at UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center?
Unit Description: The Birthing Center is a LDRP unit in a small community hospital with approximately 325 births per year. We focus on physiological birth and our staff are all trained in labor, delivery of the newborn, transition of the newborn, post-partum care, lactation support, and stabilization of the newborn who is awaiting transportation to a facility with a higher level of care.
On-call: Not required.
Requirements:
- Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
- Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.
Our Total Rewards Package includes:
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid time Time Off
Joining our team has its perks:
- We encourage professional growth and development
- We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
- We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
- We are committed to great patient ratios
- Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals
- We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
- Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance
About the Area
Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village-a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.
With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.
The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.