Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant PRN Avista

Our Promise To You

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

PRN

Day (United States of America)

100 HEALTH PARK DR

LOUISVILLE

Colorado

80027

• Participates in community education opportunities regarding breastfeeding, research projects, speaking engagements, and other company committees.
• Keeps supplies clean and orderly according to policy and reports any needed supplies or educational materials to the supervisor.
• Greets all patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Exemplifies Advent Health’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.
• Conducts rounds on the maternal/infant units and other units with lactating mothers, evaluating and encouraging the nursing dyad by providing support and professional advice.

• Communicates effectively [Required]
• Skilled in teaching adults and adolescents [Preferred]
• Triage care based on patient needs [Required]
• Organizational Skills [Required]
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques that are central to the profession [Required]
• Skill in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for the breastfeeding mother and baby acquired through 1-2 years of experience as a lactation consultant [Preferred]
• Current research information regarding Breastfeeding [Preferred]
• Maternity nursing and Newborn nursing knowledge [Preferred]
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing [Required]
• Ability to use Interpreter service appropriately [Required]
• Additional languages preferred, especially Spanish [Preferred]

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• Must have 1 year of relevant experience [Required]
• At least 2+ years of maternity or newborn experience [Preferred]

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support BLS Cert [Required]

Physical Requirements -

$35.04 - $65.17

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.