RN Lactation Consultant

Description Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs. Provides care to obstetrics patients and their families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period. Principle Responsibilities Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed. Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills. Incorporates evidence‑based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care. Establishes, in collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patient present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care. Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable. Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion. Fulfills all organizational requirements. Supplemental roles: Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role). Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines. Preceptor (only when acting in this role). Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee’s learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate’s or Vocational degree 0 to 2 years RN experience; may consider new graduate RN Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 0 to 2 years labor and delivery experience Licenses/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire; WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in‑house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Multisource required for identified units per hiring manager within 4 months ACLS required for identified units per hiring manager RN‑C in related specialty preferred Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $42.92 to $71.47 per hour. Pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Starting rate depends on experience, education, union agreement. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. Allina Health is on your well‑being. Because well‑being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well‑being dollars, dedicated well‑being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) – voluntary, employee‑led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization’s mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short‑term/Long‑term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Allina Health