Registered Nurse Lactation - Lactation RN
Company: Saint Joseph Hospital
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Lactation Job Description: Saint Joseph
Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit
healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our
365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver, and
has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for
nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud
to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for
the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep
community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest
hospitals in Colorado The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional
caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for
assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients.
The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology,
therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination
of care with other health team members. Job Description: RNs at
Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered
care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust,
Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are
interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live
the healthiest lives possible- come join our team! Our Center for
Women & Infants at Saint Joseph Hospital was designed exclusively
for new moms and babies. Every inch of this special floor is
dedicated to the care, comfort and well-being of new mothers and
infants. With 18 expansive labor and delivery rooms with large
jetted tubs, a dedicated elevator that goes directly to the floor
and 42 private rooms that serve as a home away from home after
childbirth, Saint Joseph Hospital is a great place for families. We
also have a Level III NICU on-site. We are proud to be a Baby
Friendly Hospital and a private teaching hospital. Posting
Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Part- time - 20
Hours Unit/Location: Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO Benefits:
Intermountain Healthcare offers a generous benefits package that
contributes to the overall health and compensation of each
caregiver. Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school
of nursing, required ASN / ADN from an accredited program with the
ability to obtain your BSN from an accredited program within five
(5) years of hire, required Current license as a Registered Nurse
in the state of practice or ability to obtain, required Current BLS
certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
Current CLC certification and certification by the International
Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), required within
two (2) years of hire At least two (2) years of recent
maternal/child nursing experience, highly preferred Preferred
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must
be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be
verified. ns. Physical Requirements: As a Lactation Specialist RN
you need to know how to: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate
breastfeeding management for patients in inpatient and outpatient
settings by utilizing the nursing process. Provide holistic,
evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to
weaning for women and their families. Act as advocate for
breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm. Provide support for
patients, proactively suggest strategies for breastfeeding, and
address patient issues and concerns. Conduct prenatal breastfeeding
classes and evaluate educational outcomes. Deliver appropriate
education for patient and patient support/family. Provide
outpatient care, consultation and home visits for families
experiencing breastfeeding difficulties. Act as clinical
expert/resource for staff on subjects related to lactation
including the current standards of practice. Facilitate the
development of policies which protect, promote, and support
breastfeeding. Participate in the development of educational
programs and assess the educational needs of health care providers.
Location: St Joseph Hospital Work City: Denver Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 The hourly range for this position is
listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $30.97
- $55.02 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit -
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package
that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable
culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure,
connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits
packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for
our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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