Maternal Child Coordinator, RN

Maternal Child Care Coordinator, Lactation Consultant (RN)

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the Family Birth Center's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.


• Experience: At least one year of clinical nursing and previous experience in maternal-child nursing preferred.


• Licenses/Certification: Licensed RN in the state of Colorado. Valid Driver’s license and current automobile insurance. Reliable transportation. Current CPR and NRP certifications. CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) required, IBCLC preferred or obtained within first 2 years of hire. 

Responsibilities: We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Family Birth Center you will:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates breastfeeding management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings by utilizing the nursing process.


• Provides holistic, evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from prenatal period to weaning for women and their families. Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.


• Provides support for patients, proactively suggests strategies for breastfeeding, and addresses patient issues and concerns


• Provides outpatient care, consultation and home visits for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties


• Acts as a clinical expert/resource for staff on subjects related to lactation including the current standards of practice


• Participate in the development of educational programs and assess the educational needs of health care providers.


• Act as a liaison for support of families going through a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of their child.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Walking, sitting, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
Frequently (34-66%) - Standing, change position, reach across midline, pinching
Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Compensation: $36.50 - $46.54/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.