Prosser Memorial Health·Prosser, Washington
Responsible for planning and coordinating breastfeeding education for patients, families, and staff. The role involves assessing breastfeeding conditions and developing new procedures to enhance service effectiveness.
Per diem/on call; schedule varies as needed.
Responsible for planning, coordination of patient, family and staff education related to breastfeeding for PMH.
The lactation consultant assesses and teaches patients with a variety of breastfeeding conditions.
Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their goals for breastfeeding.
The work affects the patient and their families and the overall effectiveness of the program.
Develop new procedures to enhance the service provided.
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. WA State RN licensure.
One (1) year RN Lactation Consultant. (BLS required; NRP preferred, BLC Board of Lactation Consultant)
$43.09-$79.71
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of Nursing and a valid WA State RN licensure. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience as an RN Lactation Consultant and BLS/NRP certifications.
Market context
In Washington, nursing support roles such as Certified Nursing Assistant positions are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, current CPR/BLS certification, and reliable communication skills, while benefits like health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, dental, and life coverage can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your CNA license status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.