Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Birth Center (Lactation Educator)

Job description

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Responsibilities Role Specific Duties: Flexibility to adjust schedule for changing needs in lactation education/consultations/trainings Instructs new parents on needs to initiate and maintain lactation during the infant’s hospitalization Acts as a lactation resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care Participates in the review/update of lactation related policies, procedures and workflows and provides feedback to department Communicates with providers regarding mother/patient condition and disposition and documents events appropriately Makes decisions and develops breastfeeding plan based on interpretation of the data and observations Monitors and collaborates with nurse leader for quality data related to lactation specific standards The registered nurse (RN): is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources. possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. Qualifications 2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience required. Education experience preferred. Graduate of a nursing program. All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date. All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire. License or Certification: Current MN RN License NRP certification required at time of hire. STABLE certification required at time of hire. CLC or CLE certification required at time of hire. Will obtain IBCLC within 1 year of hire. BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from one of the following programs:​ 1. American Heart Association 2. American Red Cross Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail Compensation range is $36.60-$55.85/ hour based upon union contract. Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Part Time Hours/Pay Period 48 Schedule Details Day/Night Rotating Shifts; 8 hour shifts Monday - Thursday; 12 hour shifts Friday - Sunday; Holiday Rotation Weekend Schedule Every 3rd Weekend International Assignment No Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. Recruiter Elizabeth Brownewell Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Mayo Clinic to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located. Company Name: Mayo Clinic