Lactation Educator RN

Lactation Educator RN

Location:

Lincoln County Medical Center, Ruidoso, NM

Part‑time (0.45‑0.89 FTE) – Days schedule

Summary:

Provides clinical nursing expertise in areas of care practice, consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration and specialty program development for a defined patient population. Works with the clinical team to facilitate quality patient care across the continuum. Develops and coordinates educational opportunities that promote professional nursing practice. Fulfills all the duties of the registered nurse profile.

• Associate Degree required
• Minimum ADN preparation with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire
• Degree from an accredited academic nursing program (conditional status may be approved by system CNO)
• New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License, or Graduate Nurse Permit required
• Certified Lactation Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Maintain certification and continuing education appropriate for lactation counseling or IBCLC
• Register with the NM Board of Nursing Lactation Care Providers
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Registered Nurse-NM and Graduate Permit (Nurse) credentials

• Teach childbirth education classes
• Teach prenatal breastfeeding classes
• Provide one‑on‑one breastfeeding education to new mothers during their hospital stay
• Answer breastfeeding-related call inquiries
• Provide post‑discharge breastfeeding consultation to new mothers
• Assist with the development, implementation, and education of staff for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
• Assist with reporting monthly statistics for Baby Friendly and Shaken Baby Syndrome programs
• Assist with patient care as required

Minimum: $26.21 per hour – Maximum: $40.03 per hour.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free on‑site and community‑based gym access, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

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AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.