Lactation Nurse Educator WCP
About The Position
As a Lactation Professional, you will empower new parents to achieve their lactation goals and promote optimal infant nutrition. You will provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support prenatally and postpartum; address feeding challenges; develop personalized care plans; and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure integrated support. Success requires deep clinical knowledge, exceptional communication, empathy, and patience, with the ability to adapt strategies to individual needs to support successful infant feeding and improved health outcomes. Performs routine assignments independently at Chandler Regional Medical Center or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, depending on census and staffing needs. Hours may include weekends, evenings, days, and holidays at either hospital.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- Arizona Registered Nurse license.
- At least one year of experience with breastfeeding mothers in a maternal-child health setting.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- IBCLC certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two years of maternal-child health nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, including charge nurses, staff nurses, and physicians, regarding patient consultations and breastfeeding needs.
- Prioritize patient assignments and visits in relation to lactation consultations.
- Assess the status and needs of patients in Family Centered Care (FCC), Special Care Nursery (SCC), and Newborn Intensive Care Nursery (NICU).
- Evaluate and modify breastfeeding-related plans of care based on observable patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes.
- Provide lactation support and document visits, assessments, and plans of care as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
