Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation - Mom​/Baby - F​/T

Mission-Driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation
- Mom/Baby - F/T

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Department

Mom/Baby Unit Mom & Baby is a 28-bed unit within Women and Children's Health, caring for post-partum patients after delivery, as well as their newborns. There are typically 300 deliveries per month. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 - 8, and a CNA in the nursery. Mom/Baby nurses also act as "admit" RNs for all infants transferred to the Mom & Baby unit.

Nurses take care of many babies whose status does not require NICU care, but who are not yet ready to go home. Mom/Baby nurses may periodically care for a number of GYN patients.

Job Summary Under general supervision, the professional nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Lactation consults for term and preterm newborns.
• This is a lactation position; this role will not be expected to perform bedside nursing care.
• Some weekend and Holiday coverage will be required.
• Understanding policy and procedure related to basic newborn care, donor milk, and feeding routines.
• Responsible for inpatient consultation, educational classes, educating antepartum, postpartum and high risk patient population about benefits of breastfeeding, follow up phone calls and occasional outpatient consults.
• Providing support to provider/RN peers.

Education:

• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years bedside RN experience Required and
• 1-3 years CLC experience preferred (this can occur coupled with RN experience).

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA
  - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA
  - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor - ALPP
  - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Required
• IBCLC-International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants - IBCLE
  - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Refer to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Effective communication with peers and families is essential, as is the ability to function well in a teamwork environment.

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$36.00 - $57.77 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD Eco Pass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that…