LACTATION CONSULTANT REGISTERED NURSE - PEDIATRIC CLINIC (PART TIME, 80% FTE, DAYS)

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

This recruitment offers a $10,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW MedicineUW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a part time (80% FTE, 32 hours per week), day shift LACTATION CONSULANT (job profile: Registered Nurse 2) to join our team. This position will support our outpatient Pediatrics Clinic, located in the U-District of Seattle. This position will work specifically with lactating pregnant and lactating postpartum families, helping them make informed decisions on breastfeeding and pumping.SCHEDULE:32 hours per week, day shift only. Some Saturday work may be required when needed.BENEFITS PLANFor detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here.RESPONSIBILITIES:As a RN Lactation Consultant, you will:Teach and model evidence-based lactation practicesSupport a caseload of patients across the perinatal and breastfeeding continuumProvide patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation servicesDocument care outcomes in Epic/MyChartAs needed, contribute to the development of system-wide lactation standards, protocols, and proceduresMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:2 years of current or recent nursing experience with breastfeeding familiesAn active Registered Nurse license in the State of WashingtonAn active International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) CertificationABOUT OUR MEDICAL CENTER:Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center - Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report's No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions.Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.A higher degree of healthcare.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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