Lactation Educator Nurse

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.  In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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Job Summary:

Works directly with newborn nursery, special care nursery, and Labor and Delivery staff, and birth center staff as a consultant for mothers that are breastfeeding.  Responsible for Breastfeeding support group and telephone consultations.  Provides follow-up support for mothers after dismissal.  Responsible for discharge phone call follow-ups.  Involvement in exclusive breastfeeding task force and community projects.  Resource for Certified Lactation consultants on staff and training nursing staff.

• Coordinates care of postpartum patients who are breastfeeding; helps nursing mothers with potential/actual problems; is available for follow-up calls for support and guidance; works in close consultation with nursing staff.  
• Acts as a resource person for staff caring for patients.  Acts as a communication link between Maternal Child staff.
• Provides education to new mothers about breastfeeding as well as sharing knowledge will all maternal child areas.
  Provides backup support to appropriate areas, including Maternal Child Health, Special Care Nursery, and Childbirth Education, within the scope of license.

Minimum:

Minimum of one (1) year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health setting required. 

Two (2) years maternal child health nursing experience

Self-motivated and ability to work independently while maintaining high productivity preferred.

Board Certified Lactation Consultant required.

Current Arizona Registered Nurse

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.