RN - Postpartum Lactation Consultant, IBCLC

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence in Seattle is seeking a registered nurse to join its postpartum lactation team as a Lactation Consultant. This full-time day-shift role centers on compassionate patient care, teaching new mothers, and coordinating care within the unit.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, discharge preparation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support breastfeeding goals and family education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Washington RN License upon hire.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) upon hire.
• NRP certification (American Academy of Pediatrics) upon hire.
• 1 year nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent assessment data and interprets it to identify patient needs.
• Develops, reviews, and revises an individualized care plan with measurable outcomes.
• Evaluates patient response and documents changes in condition.
• Uses the nursing process to teach and document teaching.
• Prepares for discharge/transfer and documents the process.
• Delivers patient care based on pathophysiology and nursing principles.
• Considers patient age in assessment and care decisions.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and coworkers; participates in rounds.
• Documents complete information on chart forms and reports to the oncoming shift.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Washington RN License

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

1 year nursing experience

Job 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 yearNursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IBCLC

Why Join Providence?

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