Registered Nurse Lactation
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- Location: Manhattan, KS
- Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital
- Department: Birth and Women's Center
- Schedule: Day Shift l PRN
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
- Empower new families by providing personalized clinical assessments and hands-on instruction to help mothers and infants achieve their unique breastfeeding goals.
- Mentor the broader clinical team as a subject matter expert, serving as the go-to resource for physicians and staff to elevate the standard of lactation care across the unit.
- Design evidence-based educational pathways and patient teaching plans that simplify complex clinical guidance into actionable steps for parents.
- Drive clinical excellence by contributing to data-driven tools that monitor patient progress and directly improve long-term health outcomes for infants and mothers.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. • Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Consultant Certification specializing in Lactation credentialed from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred.
- Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program preferred.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences:
- Minimum 2 years work experience as a Registered Nurse required.