The only positions we are currently hiring for are listed below, if any. However, if you are a health professional or work in a birth-adjacent industry, we would be happy to know about your interest.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a RN, LPN or CPM in the State of Illinois

• Experience in intrapartum, postpartum and neonatal care preferred

• Current BLS and NRP

• Aligned with Birth Center philosophy

• Self-directed and committed to providing superior care and education to families and assisting the Certified Nurse Midwives in the provision of care

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The PRN Birth Assistant provides care for the client and family during labor, birth, and postpartum period at BRBC The Birth Assistant may also participate in the provision of extended postpartum care, client education programs, community outreach, and center operations in collaboration with the Administrator and/or Director of Midwifery.

SUMMARY

As a PRN - RN Birth Assistant, you will be integral in providing exceptional care during the birthing process, reporting directly to the midwife on call. Your role involves utilizing core nursing skills such as patient assessment, intermittent auscultation for monitoring labor contractions, encouraging movement and hydrations, and offering one-on-one care to families seeking low intervention birth. Other skills such as IV insertion, and catheterization are sometimes used, but is not routine care for each client.

PAY: $30.00 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re excited about joining our team to Jessican@burrridgebirthcenter.com OR scroll down to submit your resume and cover letter through our website.

If you are looking for a job where you can make a difference in the lives of families and enjoy working in a supportive, cooperative environment, we would love to hear from you!

We are a small, freestanding birth center seeking a skilled and compassionate OB sonographer to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who values personalized, holistic maternity care and thrives in a calm, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in performing high-quality obstetric ultrasounds, excellent communication skills, and a warm bedside manner. As part of our collaborative care team, you will play a vital role in supporting expectant families through one of the most meaningful times in their lives. This position is part time, and hours/flexible schedule can be discussed in person.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Sonography

• Active status in ARDMA (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification

• RMDS-OB/GYN preferred

Personality Traits & Skills:

• Proficient in 20 week anatomy scans, dating, growth and general gynecology sonography

• Empathetic and compassionate

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Prioritizes safety and client/family experience

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with midwifery team

• Desire to impact a small organization in a positive way

Essential Functions:

The sonographer position is responsible for the acquisition and analysis of sonographic images in birth center clients. The sonographer will perform a range of OB/GYN scans (dating, anatomy, growth, BPP/AFI, gyne) and present their images, calculations, and measurements to the provider for diagnosis and treatment plan development. In addition to performing the expected skills of a sonographer, this position is required to provide the highest quality experience for the client and family throughout the entire encounter. The sonographer will work alongside Certified Nurse Midwives and Registered Nurses at the birth center clinic to provide a trauma-informed, compassionate, and holistic healthcare experience.

• Adheres to the birth center model of care and philosophy of holistic care, trauma-informed care, and informed consent

• Explains sonographic procedures to clients, answering questions, ensuring consent prior to initiating scan

• Prioritizes the client experience with warmed gel, comfortable and considerate positioning, family inclusion and clear communication

• Complete and thorough exam to detect any abnormal or high risk complications or pathology

• Ensure clear images for diagnostic and documentation purposes

• Present sonograms and preliminary findings to the CNM

• Complete the appropriate documentation

• Maintain and clean the sonographic equipment

Position reports to: Director of Midwifery

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re excited about joining our team to Jessican@burrridgebirthcenter.com OR scroll down to submit your resume and cover letter through our website.