RN - FMC Postpartum Lactation (.7 FTE, Evenings)
About The Position
EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Lactation Nurse to join the Family Maternity Center. Registered Nurses in the Family Maternity Center provide total direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. This role provides evidence-based lactation care and resources to breastfeeding/chestfeeding patients and their families across inpatient units, including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, MedSurg, and ICU. The position participates in patient assessment, management, education, and instruction; supports breast milk pumping and collection, storage, and pump access for home use; and contributes to quality improvement and institutional policies related to human milk, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and lactation. The nurse also educates staff, works with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on patient and family care plans, and communicates and documents relevant information and changes in patient condition. This role is listed as 0.7 FTE, 28 hours per week, with night hours.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program (nursing diploma, ADN, BSN, and/or MSN).
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State or holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
- Demonstrated competency and experience providing breastfeeding/chestfeeding education to patients throughout the care continuum.
- IBCLC certification required within two years of hire.
- NRP certification required within four weeks of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
- At least three years of nursing experience in a maternal/child setting.
- At least 75 hours of lactation-specific continuing education within the last five years.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based care and resources to breastfeeding/chestfeeding patients and families in inpatient units, including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, MedSurg, and ICU.
- Participate in assessment, management, education, and instruction for breastfeeding/chestfeeding patients.
- Assist with breast milk pumping, pump use, milk collection and storage, and obtaining breast pumps for home use.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to human milk and breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
- Participate in developing and implementing institutional policies and procedures relating to breastfeeding/chestfeeding, human milk, and lactation.
- Educate staff on breastfeeding/chestfeeding and lactation support.
- Collaborate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant-other plans of care.
- Communicate relevant patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
- Communicate and document changes in patient condition to the charge nurse/supervisor and physician in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)) with employer contribution
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
