Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Lactation Consultant RN

$47.86 - $90.42 / hour

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse (RN), you will use considerable professional knowledge and judgment in creating plans of care, evaluating patients, and providing consultation on best practices for medications and lactation.

 

Every day, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. 

To be successful in this role, you will utilize your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.

  • Provides direct patient care for lactation consultation, including assessment, plan of care, and intervention.
  • Provides education and community outreach.
  • Completes all required documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner in accordance with FHS standards and procedures.
  • Assists with regional program planning and the development and implementation of guidelines and standards of care for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Competence:  Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. 
  • Patient Population Served:  Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
  • Performs related duties as required.
Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
  • Four (4) years recent related work experience involving childbearing families or maternal health nursing that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
  • Current certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (I.B.L.C.E.); OR have submitted an application to sit for the exam at the next scheduled examination offering date, with certification obtained within 3 months of taking the examination.
  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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