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Providence St. Joseph Health RN Lactation Educator in Olympia, Washington
Description 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 and to outpatients as directed by referral or in the 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. Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the Core Values of Providence Health & Services. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital 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. Required qualifications: Associate's Degree in Nursing Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Upon hire: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 2 years experience providing lactation care in a Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, or SCN department or in an outpatient mother baby clinical stetting Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. All Registered Nurses without a minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing must obtain a Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher within 3 years of hire. A RN with 20 years of RN experience will not be required to obtain a BSN. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed 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. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a ful