RN - Lactation Consultant - Birthing Center
Ascension
- Racine, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-on bonus: $4,800
- Department: Lactation Center
- Schedule: Days and Evenings; every other weekend
- Hospital: All Saints
- Location: Racine, WI
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesProvide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.
- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients' lactation goals and issues.
- Instruct and demonstrate proper techniques and promote the importance of breastfeeding.
- Identify the need for standard patient teaching plans and assist with their development.
- Act as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.
- Contribute to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
- Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program credentialed from the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program preferred.
- Certification specializing in Lactation preferred.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.