Lactation Nurse Specialist (RN/IBCLC)

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide safe, competent nursing care aligned with facility policies and patient-centered care principles. You will lead and support the care team and model Service Excellence at all times.

The role emphasizes patient and family engagement, coordination of care, and lactation support to assist mothers in reaching individual goals, while upholding high standards of ethics and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Current IBCLC certification required.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
• 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 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

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Current Nevada nursing license

Current BLS certificate

Current IBCLC certification

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide safe, competent nursing care aligned with facility policies and patient-centered care principles. You will lead and support the care team and model Service Excellence at all times.

The role emphasizes patient and family engagement, coordination of care, and lactation support to assist mothers in reaching individual goals, while upholding high standards of ethics and quality care.