RN - Lactation and Support Services

Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $37.80 Maximum Offer $51.00

Summary:

Presbyterian is seeking an RN in Lactation and Support Services. You will provide expert care and support to breastfeeding mothers and their infants. You will educate and assist new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, address any challenges or concerns, and promote successful breastfeeding practices. Your role will involve collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and individualized care for each mother and baby. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and implementing lactation education programs for patients and staff.

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: 0.40 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

• Provide education and support to breastfeeding mothers and their infants.

• Assist with breastfeeding techniques and address any challenges or concerns.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

• Develop and implement lactation education programs for patients and staff.

• Monitor and document breastfeeding progress and outcomes.

• Provide emotional support and reassurance to new mothers.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in lactation and breastfeeding.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

• Experience with breastfeeding moms/newborns required

• ACLS

• PALS

• NRP

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.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services