Veterans in Healthcare
Per Diem Lactation Coordinator
Veterans in Healthcare – University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
Salary:
$57.58 Hourly
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Job Type:
Per Diem
Job Number:
25-PDLCT
Department:
Perinatal Unit - 6390
Opening Date:
12/11/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
Position Summary Responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad. The tasks include assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of experience as a lactation consultant or lactation coordinator.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Certified as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant (ANLC). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
Preferences
Certified as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Nursing process; breastfeeding/chest-feeding; anatomy & physiology; standards of care; disease processes; medical equipment; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; body mechanics for moving patients; general office equipment; pharmacology and medication administration; Nurse Practice Act; emergency response policies and procedures; age-specific patient care practices.
Skill in:
Teaching small groups and one-to-one education sessions; adjusting teaching to patient and family needs; developing programs, policies and procedures; grant writing and management; needs assessment; adult education practices; public relations; cost accounting; prioritizing among conflicting priorities; team building; facilitating groups; statistical analysis; computer use; establishing working relationships; effective use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting; stamina to stand/walk extended periods; vision and hearing for communication; ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Employer University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-383-3784 / 702-383-2546
Website: http://www.umcsn.com
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Salary:
$57.58 Hourly
Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Job Type:
Per Diem
Job Number:
25-PDLCT
Department:
Perinatal Unit - 6390
Opening Date:
12/11/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
Position Summary Responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad. The tasks include assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period.
Job Requirements
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of experience as a lactation consultant or lactation coordinator.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Certified as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant (ANLC). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
Preferences
Certified as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Nursing process; breastfeeding/chest-feeding; anatomy & physiology; standards of care; disease processes; medical equipment; patient care plan development; patient evaluation and assessment techniques; body mechanics for moving patients; general office equipment; pharmacology and medication administration; Nurse Practice Act; emergency response policies and procedures; age-specific patient care practices.
Skill in:
Teaching small groups and one-to-one education sessions; adjusting teaching to patient and family needs; developing programs, policies and procedures; grant writing and management; needs assessment; adult education practices; public relations; cost accounting; prioritizing among conflicting priorities; team building; facilitating groups; statistical analysis; computer use; establishing working relationships; effective use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting; stamina to stand/walk extended periods; vision and hearing for communication; ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Employer University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-383-3784 / 702-383-2546
Website: http://www.umcsn.com
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