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The Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Department at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital has 13 beds and performs 75-90 deliveries per month. Our specialty is Labor Delivery and Postpartum where we care for families as they bring their new addition into their lives. We were awarded the distinction of being one of the top 200 Obstetric hospitals for 2020 in Newsweek.
We have a very cohesive team that considers each other family. Each team member jumps in when needed to help the unit. We encourage staff members to continue their education and get their certificates in their area of interest. Candidates need to be motivated and self-starters.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly, those with problems or concerns. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patient and her infant. Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care; serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility.

Will need to demonstrate a developing knowledge and skills relevant to lactation and adult learning principles. Basic knowledge of Adult Learning Principles needed to plan, implement and present/facilitate education for clients and/or hospital staff. Experience demonstrating the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including, neonates.

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Schedule: It would be 2-3 shifts per week. The shifts are 4-6 hours depending on our census that day. It would be days and evenings and some weekends. This is rotated among the 3 Lactation consultants

Situated between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock Adventist Hospital is a recently-built 90-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center providing comprehensive health care to the greater Castle Rock community and surrounding areas. From experienced emergency services to special deliveries in our state-of-the-art Birthplace with a Level II NICU, this hospital was built as a true community partnership between Centura Health and the people of Castle Rock. Area residents not only look to this hospital for care, but enjoy visiting its community gardens, outdoor spaces and restaurant. The ER is one of the busiest in the area - staffed with board-certified emergency physicians and specialty-trained emergency nurses. Our on-site imaging includes MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and digital mammography. If you are looking for the close-knit feel of a modern, neighborhood hospital in a picturesque, family-oriented community that offers the very best of Colorado living, explore our opportunities.

$32.18 - $54.41 / hour

At Centura, we offer incredible benefits that impact mind, body, and spirit to eligible associates. Our total rewards are designed with your well-being in mind and include Health Insurance Plan Options, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching, a Daycare FSA that includes a company contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness and so much more! While you are applying be sure to also consider our generous benefits packages as part of your overall compensation! You can view our benefits in Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico HERE, or for benefits in Utah look HERE.