Lactation Consultant

Location

Montlake, WA

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule / Shift

Day shift: 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30), including weekends as needed.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant to provide exceptional care to mothers and infants. This role requires expertise in newborn care and the ability to assist with breastfeeding support and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation consulting services and support to mothers and newborns.
• Conduct assessments of newborns, including vital signs and glucose screenings.
• Assist with complex feeding situations and educate parents on breastfeeding techniques.
• Administer medications and other treatments as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participate in staff training and education programs related to lactation and newborn care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, specifically in maternal and newborn care.
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, and IBCLC.
• Experience with EPIC charting system preferred.
• Must be skilled in administering magnesium sulfate, insulin, PCA/PCEA, and heparin infusions.
• Ability to float within the hospital as needed.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!