Lactation Educator RN

Location Address:

211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $26.21 Maximum Offer $40.03

Summary:

Job Description Summary
Build your career while making a meaningful impact close to home. Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated RN to join our team at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico, a community known for its fresh mountain air, outdoor adventure, and relaxed pace of life.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Part time FTE: 0.45 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

As a Lactation Educator (RN) , you will serve as a clinical expert in lactation care, providing hands‑on support, consultation, and education for patients and families. This role strengthens care quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence‑based guidance, and the development of specialized programs that enhance breastfeeding support across the continuum of care.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ADN preparation with expectation of BSN completion within 5 years of hire

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse License required

• Certified Lactation Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) .

• Register with the NM Board of Nursing Lactation Care Providers.

• BLS, ACLS, PALS

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

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