RN - FMC Postpartum Lactation (.8 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

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About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced Lactation Nurse to join its 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 position 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 role also supports patient and staff education, lactation-related quality improvement, and institutional policies and procedures. The position is 0.8 FTE, days, with a wage range of $48.21–$87.11 per hour. It is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program, such as a nursing diploma, ADN, BSN, and/or MSN program.
• 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.
• Obtain IBCLC certification within two years of hire.
• Obtain NRP certification 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 and pump use, manage breast milk collection and storage, and help obtain 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 related to breastfeeding/chestfeeding, human milk, and lactation.
• Educate staff on breastfeeding/chestfeeding and lactation support.
• Work with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plans of care.
• Communicate relevant information, including 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree