LACTATION CONSULTANT/RN

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive pay

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a lactation-focused Registered Nurse to coordinate breastfeeding education for patients and staff. This role supports the hospital’s maternity and women's health services and requires strong collaboration with obstetric teams.

Qualified candidates hold a BSN, have 3+ years of nursing experience (at least 1 year in obstetrics with breastfeeding focus), NV RN licensure, and IBCLC/CLC or equivalent certification, plus

Qualifications

• Lactation consultant certification or equivalent knowledge is preferred.
• Experience coordinating patient and staff education about breastfeeding is important.
• Active Nevada RN license and relevant professional associations are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordination of patient and staff education to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding.

Skills

Lactation consultant

Nursing

Obstetrics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

About Centennial Hills Hospital: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center® is a 336-bed facility that is part of the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas community. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services and procedures, including comprehensive women's services. In addition to digital mammography, gynecologic care and gynecologic surgery, the Women’s Center offers maternity services that include labor and delivery, recovery rooms, antepartum and postpartum care, a newborn nursery, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Centennial Hills Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to community health, becoming the first tobacco-free campus in Nevada. The hospital has also been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure, Stroke and Maternity Care for 2022-2023.

The Valley Health System (VHS) is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Job Description

Provides coordination of patient and staff education to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, at least one year in obstetric setting with focus on the breast-feeding process required.

Technical Skills

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the current Nevada State Board of Nursing Practice.

License/Certification

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required. Association with professional nursing associations related to practice. Current IBCLS/IBCLC or CLC certification is required. Current BLS and NRP required.

Other

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.