Lactation Nurse Educator — Empowering Parents

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks an RN Lactation Professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition. You will provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support prenatally and postpartum, addressing feeding challenges and developing personalized care plans.

You will collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and lactation consultants to ensure integrated care, applying deep clinical knowledge, empathy, and patience

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona (AZ).
• IBCLC certification required.
• ACLS/BLS/NRP certifications preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health setting.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based education, assessment and individualized lactation support prenatally and postpartum.
• Address feeding challenges and develop personalized care plans for families.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses and lactation consultants to ensure integrated care.
• Apply clinical knowledge, empathy, and patience to promote successful infant feeding and health outcomes.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN AZ License

IBCLC Certification

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks an RN Lactation Professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition. You will provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support prenatally and postpartum, addressing feeding challenges and developing personalized care plans.

You will collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and lactation consultants to ensure integrated care, applying deep clinical knowledge, empathy, and patience