Lactation RN Consultant — Flexible Schedule & NICU Care

St Anthony North Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant to assess and support breastfeeding mothers and babies, including those with problems, using independent nursing judgment.

You will provide direct patient care, train new associates on lactation techniques, and serve as a subject matter expert across units. You will develop and present education for clients and hospital staff, applying lactation knowledge and adult learning principles in a complex healthcare

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (RN) required.
• Three (3) years nursing experience.
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact. IBCLC or Certified Lactation Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Assesses lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs and intervenes to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Manages lactation issues for inpatients (OB, NICU, PEDS) and outpatients as needed.
• Develops and updates policies, procedures, and guidelines for breastfeeding support.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to implement holistic, individualized plans of care.
• Supports and educates colleagues to improve breastfeeding care standards.
• Documents assessments, outcomes, and plans of care.

Skills

Lactation expertise

Independent judgment

Education & training

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Certified Lactation Counselor

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant to assess and support breastfeeding mothers and babies, including those with problems, using independent nursing judgment.

You will provide direct patient care, train new associates on lactation techniques, and serve as a subject matter expert across units. You will develop and present education for clients and hospital staff, applying lactation knowledge and adult learning principles in a complex healthcare