Lactation RN Mother/Baby

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time lactation-focused RN for the Mother Baby Unit. You will collaborate with nursing and medical teams to support newborn and maternal care, and lead lactation education and program delivery.

The role requires CLC/IBCLC certification, Iowa RN license, and foundational training in abuse reporting, BLS, and NRP, with strong patient-family education and research involvement.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa RN license or compact license
• CLC or IBCLC certification required
• Abuse reporting training within 3 months of hire
• BLS for Healthcare Provider within 6 weeks of hire
• NRP certification within 6 weeks of hire
• Demonstrates breastfeeding techniques and collaborative practice

Responsibilities

• Acts as a clinical/educational resource in defined specialty
• Coordinates lactation programs and Mommy and Me classes
• Provides consultation across hospital and community settings
• Participates in committees, research, and evidence-based practice
• Operates with professional judgment under Nurse Practice Act and policy

Skills

Registered nurse

Lactation education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (IA)

Lactation Counselor Certification (CLC) or IBCLC

Mandatory Reporter abuse training

BLS for Healthcare Provider

NRP certification

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Mother Baby Unit East Tower, 2nd floor This unit has 40 private rooms for both high risk and low risk postpartum patients, post-operative surgery and medical patients. As part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital the unit also has a newborn nursery. Nursing and medical providers work together as a team to deliver care for the newborn, mother as well as medical patients.

POSITION PURPOSE Acts as a clinical/educational resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. Supports patient/family/unit needs of diverse ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Identifies educational needs, develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s).
• Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with other disciplines.
• Provides consultation in specialty areas to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
• Actively participates on committees, task forces, and in work groups, as requested.
• Participates in research by reviewing literature, communicates findings, identifies potential research questions/projects and coordinates research projects in area of clinical specialty.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards.
• Present selected program topics.
• Facilitates program presentation/equipment gathering.
• Utilizes delegation skills effectively.
• Coordinates the lactation champions and the “Mommy and Me” class.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification within six (6) weeks of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six (6) weeks of hire.
• Demonstrates competency in breastfeeding techniques.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.