IBCLC Lactation Consultant RN | Patient-Centered Maternity Care

Northern Nevada Health System; Sun Valley (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, provides safe, compassionate nursing care in a 170-bed acute care setting with 24/7 ER and maternity services. The facility values empathy, teamwork, quality, and service excellence while supporting lactation and breastfeeding initiatives.

As part of UHS family, the hospital emphasizes professional leadership, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, with comprehensive benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• Current IBCLC certification required.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).

Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill; integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals.
• Shows sensitivity to the specific issues their clients are experiencing; educates clients on information essential for their success in breastfeeding.

Education

RN program (accredited/NLN-approved)

Nevada nursing license

BLS certification

IBCLC certification

Pre-employment assessment

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, provides safe, compassionate nursing care in a 170-bed acute care setting with 24/7 ER and maternity services. The facility values empathy, teamwork, quality, and service excellence while supporting lactation and breastfeeding initiatives.

As part of UHS family, the hospital emphasizes professional leadership, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, with comprehensive benefits for staff.