Registered Nurse Lactation
Kokomo, Indiana
RN
Posted Aug 27
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- L&D
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Kokomo, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo
- Department/Specialty: Labor and Delvery
Schedule
Days | Full Time
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How you'll make an impact in this role
Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.
- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients' lactation goals and issues. Instruct and demonstrate proper techniques and promote the importance of breastfeeding.
- Identify the need for standard patient teaching plans and assist with their development.
- Act as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.
- Contribute to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- One or more of the following required:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Certification specializing in Lactation 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.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Application details and notices
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Requirements
- RN
Benefits highlights
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Retirement plan
- Parental leave
- NPHPU
Place
- City
- Kokomo, Indiana
- Median rent
- $939/mo
- Local household income
- $55,360/yr
- Metro price level
- 10% below the national average
- Address
- 1907 W Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Kokomo area index 89.6, where 100 is the national average.
Kokomo is a midsize north-central Indiana city with a relaxed Midwestern pace and a reputation for automotive innovation. Expect affordable neighborhoods, local parks, and easy drives to Indianapolis for bigger-city amenities. It is a practical landing spot for nurses seeking a quieter community base while staying within reach of major healthcare networks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…
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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
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