Lactation Educator RN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Ruidoso, NM

41d•$40

About The Position

Summary:Provides clinical nursing expertise in areas of care practice, consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration and specialty program development for a defined patient population. Works with clinical team to facilitate quality patient care across the continuum. Develops and coordinates educational opportunities that promote professional nursing practice. Fulfills all the duties of the registered nurse profile

Requirements

Associate Degree
Minimum ADN preparation with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire Degree from accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO)
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required
Certified Lactation Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Maintain Certification and CEï¿½s appropriate for a Lactation Counselor or IBCLC.
Register with the NM Board of Nursing ï¿½ Lactation Care Providers.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Responsibilities

Teach childbirth education classes
Teach prenatal breastfeeding classes
Providing one on one breastfeeding education to new mothers during their hospital stay
Answering calls regarding breastfeeding.
Providing post-discharge breastfeeding consultation to new mothers.
Assists with the development, implementation, and education of staff with Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Assists with reporting monthly statistics for Baby Friendly, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Assists with patient care as required

Benefits

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more!
Learn more about our employee benefits: https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits

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