Denver Health·Denver, Colorado
Provide specialized lactation consultations and education for term and preterm newborns, as well as antepartum and postpartum patients. The role focuses on inpatient consultation and educational classes rather than general bedside nursing care.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation - Mom/Baby - F/T to join our team!
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Mom & Baby is a 28-bed unit within Women and Children’s Health, caring for post-partum patients after delivery, as well as their newborns.
There are typically 300 deliveries per month.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 - 8, and a CNA in the nursery.
Mom/baby nurses also act as “admit” RNs for all infants transferred to the Mom & Baby unit.
Nurses take care of many babies whose status does not require NICU care, but who are not yet ready to go home.
Mom/Baby nurses may periodically care for a number of GYN patients.
Under general supervision, the professional nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.
• Associate's Degree Required
Shift: Evening (United States of America)
Regular (0.9 FTE)
$36.00 - $57.77 / hr
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
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As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Requires an Associate's degree, a valid RN license, and BLS certification. Must be a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with 1-3 years of bedside RN experience.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.