RN - Postpartum Lactation Consultant

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent assessment data including present condition, past history, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial information from patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Interprets data to identify patient needs and potential problems.
• Develops, reviews, and revises individualized care plans within documentation standards, establishing measurable and achievable outcomes.
• Evaluates patient response to care and initiates independent or collaborative changes as appropriate.
• Documents changes in condition, interventions, teaching, and learning.
• Incorporates teaching into patient care using the nursing process and documents the education provided.
• Prepares for discharge/transfer from admission through hospitalization, documenting the process.
• Delivers patient care based on pathophysiology and nursing principles; performs technical skills accurately and efficiently.
• Adjusts priorities based on patient acuity and changing clinical situations.
• Applies age‑appropriate decision‑making in assessment, treatment, and care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers; serves as a patient advocate and utilizes resources efficiently.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides concise, accurate handoff reports.
• Documents complete and accurate information on all appropriate chart forms.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Washington Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association certification upon hire.
• National Provider NRP – American Academy of Pediatrics certification upon hire.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Paid time‑off benefits such as parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health‑related leave.
• Voluntary benefits, well‑being resources, and additional employee programs.

Pay

Base pay range: $50.80 – $93.51 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full‑time, Day shift.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not‑for‑profit health‑care system in the greater Puget Sound area, comprising eight hospital campuses, emergency rooms, specialty centers, and a network of over 190 primary‑care and specialty‑care locations. The organization is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.