RN - Postpartum Lactation Consultant

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking an RN Lactation Consultant for postpartum care in Seattle, WA. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based nursing and lactation support for new mothers and families.

The position requires an accredited nursing program, WA RN license, BLS and NRP certs, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. IBCLC preferred and benefits reflect Providence’s comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Washington RN license upon hire.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• NRP certification upon hire.
• 1 year nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent assessment data from patient and care team.
• Develops and revises an individualized care plan with measurable outcomes.
• Evaluates patient responses and documents changes in condition.
• Uses nursing process to teach and document patient education.
• Prepares for discharge/transfer and documents the process.
• Delivers care following pathophysiology and nursing principles.
• Recognizes patient age in assessment and care decisions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintains complete and accurate charting and handoffs.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Washington RN License

BLS certification (AHA)

NRP certification (AAP)

1 year nursing experience

Job description

Description

RN - Postpartum Lactation Consultant

Full Time

Day Shift

Here, nurses are not simply valued-they're invaluable. Nurses thrive in our culture of connection where encouragement, mutual respect and understanding are the focus. We listen to your goals and aspirations and partner with you in achieving them, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must support them. Learn why over 45K nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.

• Collects pertinent assessment data that includes present condition, past history, physical, spiritual and psychosocial information utilizing input from patient, significant other, and/or healthcare team members as applicable. Interprets data to identify the patient's needs and potential problems.
• Develops, reviews, and revises an individualized care plan within the time frame identified in documentation standards. Establishes expected outcomes that are measurable and achievable.
• Evaluates patient's response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate. Documents changes in condition and interventions.
• Utilizes nursing process to incorporate teaching into delivery of patient care. Documents teaching and learning.
• Utilizes the nursing process to prepare for discharge/transfer, beginning with admission and continuing throughout hospitalization. Document the discharge/transfer process.
• Delivers patient care based on pathophysiology and nursing principles. Performs technical skills with accuracy and efficiency. Establishes and adjusts priorities based on patient acuity and changing clinical situations.
• Recognizes the patient's age as a relevant factor and applies appropriate decision-making skills in the assessment, treatment, and care provided for the patient.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and coworkers. Is a patient advocate. Utilizes resources effectively. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Documents complete and accurate information on all appropriate chart forms. Reports to oncoming shift in a concise, accurate and relevant manner utilizing the care plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Provider NRP - American Academy of Pediatrics upon hire.
• 1 year Nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IBCLC

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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