The RN Lactation Specialist provides direct patient care in assessing, assisting, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families based on clinical experience. Assessing care would extend to NICU mother and baby units. The Specialist can conduct lab draws and acts as an educational resource to staff and physicians, as well as to the community while promoting collaboration and communication.  The Specialist participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care including duties assigned that cannot be done without RN licensure.

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Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel is a regional center for the care of infants, children and teens. We offer unrivaled pediatric expertise in a state of- the-art facility designed exclusively for children. From routine care to the most complex cases, pediatricians and families trust us to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care for kids.

Provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families.  The Lead provides education to staff and physicians, as well as to the community.  The Lead participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care including duties assigned that cannot be done without RN licensure.

As required by licensure.  BSN or degree in progress strongly preferred. BSN may be required for specific assignments; experienced RNs without a BSN may be hired based on clinical experience with approval of the site CNO. 

Experience: Must have experience in direct patient blood draw and a minimum of one year experience with direct clinical/patient assessment.

Current applicable state RN licensure. Current OR/WA licensure required. IBCLC Certification through International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE). Recertification through IBCLE required every 5 years.  AHA BLS required. Legacy Provided Advanced NRP (NeoNatal Resuscitation Program) required within 6 months of hire.