RN - FMC Postpartum Lactation (.FTE Job Kirkland area,Washington USA,Nursing

Position: RN - FMC Postpartum Lactation (.75 FTE, Days)

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

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Evergreen Health is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. Our patient care is recognized by Health grades, which named Evergreen Health one of America's 50 Best Hospital for . Evergreen Health takes pride in being the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America! We are also proud of our ongoing commitment of upholding AWHONN Staffing Standards to ensure safe nurse to patient ratios as a means to promote high-quality care and exceptional outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Lactation Nurse to join our Family Maternity Center. This position is self-scheduling.

Job Summary

Registered Nurses on the Family Maternity Center (FMC) are responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Primary Duties

Provides evidence-based care and resources to breastfeeding/chest feeding patients and their families in the inpatient unit(s) including but not limited to Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, Pediatrics, Med Surg and ICU.

Participates in the assessment, management, education, and instruction for the breastfeeding/chest feeding patient.

Provides assistance with breast milk pumping, pump usage, management of breast milk collection and storage, and obtaining breast pumps for home use.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to human milk and breastfeeding/chest feeding.

Participates in the development and implementation of overall institutional policies and procedures relating to breastfeeding/chest feeding, human milk and lactation.

Provides education to staff on breastfeeding/chest feeding and lactation support.

Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.

Effectively communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

Communicates and documents changes in patient condition to charge nurse/supervisor and physician in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience REQUIRED for the position

Graduate of a nursing program (Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree)
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington OR holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license
Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date
Demonstrated competency and experience providing breastfeeding/chest feeding education to patients throughout care continuum
IBCLC is required within two (2) years of hire date
NRP certification within four (4) weeks of hire

DESIRED for the position

Master’s in Nursing (MSN)
Minimum three (3) years nursing experience in a maternal/child setting.
Minimum of 75 hours lactation specific continuing education within the last 5 years.

Benefit Information

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At Evergreen Health, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Evergreen Health and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union Membership is optional.

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