Join the RN Nursing team at Avera!
Magnet Recognized : Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.
Culture : Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera : Competitive pay, free health insurance, and options for : Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts and career growth opportunities.
Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) Educator looking to deliver the best possible nursing care in Avera's patient-focused settings.
Position Highlights :
- Positive Work Environment : Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
- Career Growth : You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
Job Summary
The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse whose primary focus is to provide assistance (physical and psychological support) to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Lactation consultants provide a variety of specialized services, including individual consultations for unusual breastfeeding situations, develop care plans in collaboration with other health care providers, teach breastfeeding classes, and instructions in the use of specific breastfeeding assistive devices.
They also serve as a resource for information and data, develop special programs or projects related to breastfeeding, provide continuing education programs for health care providers, and conduct research.
Education and / or Experience
Graduate from a CCNE or NON accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota and / or meeting the requirements of multi-state licensure required.
- Strongly encouraged to complete life-saving education specific to specialty area.
- IBCLC required within one year of hire.
- Membership in a professional organization encouraged.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm; 64hrs / 2wks
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$32.50 - $48.75 per hour
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