RN Lactation Educator — Empower New Parents

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a compassionate RN Lactation Professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition through evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support.

You will coordinate care with obstetrics and pediatrics, develop personalized feeding plans, address challenges, and advocate for patients’ goals while upholding the highest standards of safety and empathy.

Qualifications

• Must be an RN with AZ license.
• Minimum of one year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health.
• BLS and NRP certifications required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based lactation education and support prenatally and postpartum.
• Assess breastfeeding progress and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with obstetric and pediatric teams to ensure integrated care.
• Address feeding challenges and empower parents to achieve lactation goals.
• Promote infant nutrition and safety in alignment with clinical guidelines.

Skills

RN

Lactation support

Communication

Empathy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN (Preferred)

Licensed Registered Nurse AZ

BLS

NRP

Tools

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a compassionate RN Lactation Professional to empower new parents and promote optimal infant nutrition through evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support.

You will coordinate care with obstetrics and pediatrics, develop personalized feeding plans, address challenges, and advocate for patients’ goals while upholding the highest standards of safety and empathy.