RN - Lactation and Support Services

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: 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. -Type of Opportunity: Part Time (.45 to .89) FTE: 0.6Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours -Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. -How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.--- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities--- Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)--- Shift differentials for nights and weekends--- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles--- Malpractice liability insurance--- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department --- EPIC electronic charting system - - Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP 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. Benefits: 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.Presbyterian is committed to an environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community. -About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. 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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