Registered Nurse-Lactation

Registered Nurse-Lactation

Details

• Sign-on bonus: $8,000.00
• Department: Family Birth Center
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling to meet department needs.
• Hospital: St. Joseph Hospital
• Location: Milwaukee, WI

At least 2 years lactation or maternal/newborn nursing experience. CLC or equivalent required, IBCLC preferred. Must be willing to complete IBCLC certification within two certification offerings.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as alactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients' lactation goals and issues.
• Instruct anddemonstrate proper techniques and promote the importance of breastfeeding.
• Identify the need for standard patient teaching plans and assist with their development.
• Act as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.
• Contribute to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or jobtransfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license ifconsidered multi-state/Compact State.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program credentialed from the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program preferred.
• Certification specializing in Lactation preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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