Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner Lactation Consultant
Job at a glance
Job description
Providence Mother and Baby Clinics is seeking an On-Call Certified Nurse Midwife or Family Nurse Practitioner to join their skilled and compassionate team of Lactation Consultants in Portland, Oregon.
In this role, you will serve recently delivered mother/baby couplets during the postpartum period in a lactation focused outpatient practice. You will work closely with pediatricians and OB/GYN providers to provide post discharge follow up of both mother and infant with ongoing lactation support for families who elect to breastfeed. This on-call position requires a minimum commitment of 4 days per month including 1 full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) each month, and coverage of 1 summer and 1 winter holiday required. There is no after-hours call.
The Lactation Consultants provide coverage at Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, and Providence Willamette Falls.
- Per Diem/On-Call, inclusive of one full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) each month, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday each year
- No call required, no after-hours beyond 6:00 p.m.
- Open to new graduate Certified Nurse Midwifes or Family Nurse Practitioners with previous postpartum or pediatric RN experience
- CNM or FNP licensure, DEA licensure, PEARS certification required
- IBCLC certification to be obtained within 12-months of hire with financial assistance from Providence
- Providence provides malpractice liability insurance
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Providence Mother and Baby Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Where You’ll Work
Providence Medical Group is an organization of employed physicians, with more than 90 clinics across the state of Oregon. Its 1,500+ providers possess a wide range of clinical expertise, including Family and Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Occupational Medicine. At Providence Medical Group, patients enjoy close-to-home access to dedicated providers in primary, specialty or urgent care clinics, with clinical and operational support from centralized Providence programs.
Where You’ll Live
In Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, “Rip City” offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.
Who You’ll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
