Registered Nurse Lactation

Ascension; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS seeks an experienced RN Lactation Specialist to empower new families with personalized breastfeeding guidance and hands-on instruction.

You will mentor the clinical team, design education pathways for parents, and contribute to data-driven tools that track infant health outcomes, within Ascension's renowned care. KS-licensed RNs with lactation credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Kansas with current credentials.
• BLS required; NRP and lactation credentials preferred.
• Experience supporting new families in breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized clinical assessments and hands-on lactation guidance.
• Mentor and support the clinical team to elevate lactation care.
• Design education plans and teaching pathways for parents.
• Contribute to data-driven tools to monitor infant health outcomes.

Skills

Lactation support

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Mentoring

Education

RN license (KS)

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

IBLCE Lactation Consultant

STABLE Certification

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital
• Department: Birth and Women's Center
• Schedule: Day Shift l PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Manhattan, KS
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital
• Department: Birth and Women's Center
• Schedule: Day Shift l PRN

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Empower new families by providing personalized clinical assessments and hands-on instruction to help mothers and infants achieve their unique breastfeeding goals.
• Mentor the broader clinical team as a subject matter expert, serving as the go-to resource for physicians and staff to elevate the standard of lactation care across the unit.
• Design evidence-based educational pathways and patient teaching plans that simplify complex clinical guidance into actionable steps for parents.
• Drive clinical excellence by contributing to data-driven tools that monitor patient progress and directly improve long-term health outcomes for infants and mothers.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. ⢠Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Consultant Certification specializing in Lactation credentialed from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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