Job Description

Registered Nurse – Lactation Consultant

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK | Potential Opportunity

 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a compassionate Registered Nurse – Lactation Consultant to support military families at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

 

Help new mothers and their babies thrive through education, encouragement, and specialized lactation support.

 

Position Highlights

  • Full-time opportunity
  • Schedule based on clinical needs ( 40hrs. per wk)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits
  • PTO and sick leave
  • Rewarding military family healthcare environment

Position Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Associate Degree in Nursing or higher from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program
  • Current, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. jurisdiction
  • 1 year of RN experience within the last 2 years
  • 1 year of Lactation Consultant experience OR 1,000-hour clinical internship
  • Current BLS certification

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive breastfeeding assessments and support
  • Educate mothers and families on lactation and newborn care
  • Conduct bedside lactation rounds
  • Assist patients experiencing breastfeeding challenges
  • Coordinate inpatient and outpatient lactation services

Make a lasting difference for military mothers and their newborns!

 

For More Information:

Laura Hatcher 314-744-4156Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

 

About Spectrum Healthcare Resources

 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has more than 35 years of experience providing innovative, high-quality healthcare solutions to federal agencies and military facilities nationwide. We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals and the facilities they serve with dependable, mission-focused solutions.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location

US-AK-Anchorage

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Laura Hatcher

Direct phone number

3147444156

Recruiter : Email

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

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