Lactation Educator RN

Providence Health and Services; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Job summary

Kadlec Regional Medical Center is seeking a part‑time nurse to promote and support breastfeeding for patients and families across inpatient and outpatient settings, including prenatal clients and employees.

The role requires Washington RN licensure, BSN or higher (or in progress with completion within 3 years), and at least one year of recent nursing experience with breastfeeding focus. The pay range and benefits reflect Providence Health and Services’ solid caregiver support.

Qualifications

• RN license in Washington at hire.
• 5
• BSN or higher degree completed or in progress.
• 6
• One year recent nursing experience with emphasis on breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support breastfeeding for Kadlec Medical Center families including inpatients, outpatients, prenatal clients and employees.
• Update nursing staff and physicians on current breastfeeding information and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Patient education

Nursing communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Description Under the general direction of the Unit Manager performs activities to encourage and support breastfeeding to Kadlec Medical Center families including inpatients, outpatients, prenatal clients and employees. Updates nursing staff/Physicians on current information regarding breast‑feeding and performs related duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued — they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution, or degree in progress.
• If BSN or higher is in progress, must be completed within 3 years from date of hire.
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• One year recent nursing experience, with emphasis on breast‑feeding experience.

Shift Details

Part‑time, 24 hours weekly, Variable shift.

Pay Range

$39.62 – $79.20

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Location

Richland, WA 99354.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well‑being resources

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

About the Team Providence Clinical Network (PCN)

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers. PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Unincorporated County Applicants

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