Patient; Lactation Educator - Mother Baby Boise

Description & Requirements

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Patient (Lactation) Educator RN to join our dynamic Mother Baby Unit in a full-time or part-time position! This position provides lactation support to both inpatient postpartum families and outpatient follow‑up visits, offering a unique opportunity to support families across the full continuum of infant feeding care.

Our Mother Baby Unit in Boise is a fast‑paced environment where teamwork, communication, and strong clinical skills are essential. The ideal candidate thrives in a busy setting, adapts quickly, and provides exceptional, evidence‑based lactation support to families with diverse needs.

• Teaches and provides support to patients based on the specific needs and learning ability of the patient.
• Coordinate the patient education with other disciplines as it relates to the program specialty.
• Review and update patient teaching materials related to the program specialty.
• May Assist patients with developing skills they need to manage their disease through behavior modification.
• Provides comprehensive education to clients who have self-selected the learning opportunity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's of Nursing Degree
• Experience:
  
  1+ years
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Current RN License in the State of Practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 13,500 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our employees are dedicated to impacting the lives of those in our community while pursuing a life‑changing career e’s. Our staff is the reason for our outstanding reputation as both a quality employer and superior healthcare organization.

We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue in the same tradition of excellence.

With multiple locations in the beautiful southern and central Idaho, our mild, four‑season climate means you can play outdoors year‑round. Whether you prefer leisurely walks along the river or heart‑pounding climbs up a sheer cliff‑ there is always something to do after work. An exciting mix of urban and outdoor life defines Idaho’s culture; you can ski in the morning and watch a college sporting event  is a great state to raise a family and forge lasting relationships.

The cost of living is low, and quality of life is high.

e’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on‑site massages, on‑site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

• Please note:
  
  this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.