Lactation Counselor (RN) - Perinatal Services - Part time at Aspen Valley Hospital – Aspen, Colorado

Location: Aspen, CO

Position Type: Part time

Requisition Number: JR101439

Description:

We are currently hiring for a part time Lactation Counselor (RN) within the Perinatal Services department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift:

Days - 12 Hour

Compensation Range:

$39.26 - $62.82Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced Provider (NRP)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• At least 1 year of experience as a perinatal RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's (BSN) or Master's (MSN) in Nursing preferred.
• IBCLC preferred, or must be obtained within five years of start date.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview:

The Lactation Counselor RN provides and promotes lactation services at Aspen Valley Hospital utilizing evidence-based practice including coordinating the care of the breast-feeding mother, providing support and information to nursing mothers, and serving as a resource to staff RNs on topics related to lactation. Must be competent to provide care as the primary nurse working under minimal supervision and to initiate resuscitation

This Position Offers:

Highly competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep. Our comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed here, includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement. You will also be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, discounted ski pass options, 457B, and a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture:

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

"I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy

"I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.