RN - Lactation Consultant

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN Posted 11/6/2024 Full Time

Job Description


Job Description:

Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division.

Education Qualifications:

BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

Sign on Bonus for New Hired RNs:

ADN: $10,000

BSN: $15,000

*Restrictions do apply

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Current Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Current nursing licensure in state(s) of employment

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year

Must meet the following qualifications:

  • Preferred experience as an IBCLC in an inpatient setting that serves Post-partum and high-risk inpatient patients supporting their lactation needs.

  • Experience with outpatient lactation and extensive hand on support and education.

  • Experience in lactation education triage needs

  • Comfortable with other Nursing Assessments as needed based on the patient including but not limited to Bilirubin lab draws on newborns and Blood pressure monitoring and education.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
  • Life and Disability Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee wellness program
  • Medical & Dental insurance options

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Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Day / Eve/Day / Eve

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $42.04 - $64.29 / hour

Union: SMMC MNA RNs (SMRN)

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: Yes

Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:
JOB LOCATION:
Duluth, MN 55806

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