Lactation Educator RN - Mother Baby - Providence Anchorage

• Accountable for the direct and indirect care for infants and women both in the inpatient or outpatient clinic setting.
• Develops feeding plans to address the nutritional needs of the infant that may include but is not limited to breastfeeding support, breast pumping support, and supplementation as appropriate.
• Provides lactation support and education to inpatients.
• Provides lactation support and education as directed by referral in the outpatient clinic setting after discharge.
• Performs all duties in a manner that supports team concept caring and respect reflecting the philosophy of the Department of nursing and the Sisters of Providence Mission.
• For In-patient nurse: working seamlessly in multiple inpatient departments.
• Recognizing and delivering appropriate evidence based care during the different phases of their hospital/clinic experience.
• Timely documentation/communication of patient encounters either inpatient or outpatient so that continuity of care can be achieved within time constraints.
• Maintaining the timely flow of inpatient consultations or outpatient appointments while providing excellent nursing care.
• Creating and maintaining effective relationships with other providence departments, community clinics and staff serving the same patient population in order to create consistency and best customer service.
• For Outpatient nurse: recognizing the challenges of providing care that the In-patient nurse experiences.
• For In-patient nurse: recognizing the challenges of providing care that the Outpatient nurse experiences.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

We are hiring for Lactation Educator RN position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Position is Part-time, 0.6 FTE, 12-hr Variable shifts, 24 hours per week. Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!

Required qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Must be a graduate of a nursing program and have a current Alaska license.
• Alaska Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) (Facility Managed) within 6 months (180 days) of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably, in Nursing.
• 2 years of NICU RN experience.

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The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

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