LACTATION CONSULTANT/RN
UHS
Summary
Provides coordination of patient and staff education to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding.
Job description
Job Description
Provides coordination of patient and staff education to support, protect, and promote breastfeeding.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, at least one year in obstetric setting with focus on the breast-feeding process required.
Technical Skills: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the current Nevada State Board of Nursing Practice.
License/Certification: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required. Association with professional nursing associations related to practice. Current IBCLS/IBCLC or CLC certification is required. Current BLS and NRP required.
Other: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience
- At least one year in obstetric setting with focus on the breast-feeding process
- Working knowledge of the current Nevada State Board of Nursing Practice
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada
- Association with professional nursing associations related to practice
- Current IBCLS/IBCLC or CLC certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current NRP certification
- Ability to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.