Lactation Nurse Educator WCP

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ seeks a 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 with the healthcare team.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, AZ RN license, and IBCLC certification, with BLS/NRP.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse AZ.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health setting.
• American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
• IBCLC Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine assignments independently at Chandler Regional Medical Center or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, dependent on census and staffing needs; hours may include weekends, evenings, days, and holidays at either hospital.
• Collaborates with health team including charge nurse, staff nurses, and physicians regarding patient consultations/breastfeeding needs
• Prioritizes patient assignments/visits as relates to lactation consultation
• Assesses the status and needs of patients in Family Centered Care (FCC), Special Care Nursery (SCC) and Newborn Intensive Care Nursery (NICU).
• Evaluates and modifies the plan of care related to breastfeeding, based on observable patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes.
• Provides lactation support and documents visit, assessment and plan of care as appropriate.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse AZ

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

IBCLC Certification

BSN

Two years maternal child health nursing experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lactation Professional , you will be a compassionate expert, empowering new parents to achieve their lactation goals and promoting optimal infant nutrition.

Every day, you will provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support prenatally and postpartum. You'll address feeding challenges, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure integrated support.

To be successful in this role, you will possess deep clinical knowledge, exceptional communication, empathy, and patience, adapting strategies to individual needs for successful infant feeding and improved health outcomes.

• Performs routine assignments independently at Chandler Regional Medical Center or Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, dependent on census and staffing needs; hours may include weekends, evenings, days, and holidays at either hospital.


• Collaborates with health team including charge nurse, staff nurses, and physicians regarding patient consultations/breastfeeding needs


• Prioritizes patient assignments/visits as relates to lactation consultation


• Assesses the status and needs of patients in Family Centered Care (FCC), Special Care Nursery (SCC) and Newborn Intensive Care Nursery (NICU).


• Evaluates and modifies the plan of care related to breastfeeding, based on observable patient responses and attainment of expected outcomes.


• Provides lactation support and documents visit, assessment and plan of care as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing


• Registered Nurse AZ


• Minimum of one (1) year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health setting


• American Heart Association


• Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)


• IBCLC Certification

Preferred:

• Bachelors Of Science (BSN)


• Two (2) years maternal child health nursing experience

Where You'll Work

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Join Our Growing Family at the New Mercy Gilbert Women's and Children's Pavilion

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we believe that Hello Humankindness is more than a slogan - it is our calling. We are expanding our legacy of excellence with the launch of our state-of-the-art Women's and Children's Pavilion: a destination designed to provide seamless, life-changing care from the earliest stages of pregnancy through the milestones of childhood.

We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are as committed to social justice and health equity as they are to clinical excellence. We know that the best healthcare is equitable healthcare, and we are searching for team members who advocate for the dignity of every patient, regardless of their background or circumstance.

You belong here if you:

• Thrive on Innovation: You are ready to embrace new technologies and creative solutions that evolve alongside the modern healthcare landscape.


• Value True Collaboration: You want to work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team that views teamwork as the foundation of patient success.


• Seek Meaningful Impact: You aren't just looking for a job; you are looking for a place where your skills directly improve community outcomes and address health disparities.


• Are Driven by Purpose: You believe that quality care is a human right, and you are ready to dedicate your talents to making that a reality for the families of Gilbert and beyond.

When you join our Pavilion, you are joining a culture that celebrates the individual. We provide the tools, the technology, and the environment you need to deliver the care your patients deserve. Here, your compassion is empowered, your expertise is respected, and your growth is a priority.

Every day, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference - ensuring that every mother, every child, and every family feels heard, supported, and cared for.

Your purpose starts here. Join us in shaping the future of pediatric and maternal medicine.

Pay Range

$37.40 - $55.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.