Pays $37.4-$55.63/hr — Registered Nurse market median is ~$88k (84 jobs)

St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Lactation Nurse Educator

Registered NurseFull-Time

Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Lactation Nurse Educator at a 571-bed nonprofit hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Empower new parents with evidence-based lactation education and support.

Join St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center as a Lactation Nurse Educator – Phoenix, AZ in Phoenix, Arizona. Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay rate: $56/hour.

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center as a Lactation Nurse Educator – Phoenix, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

The Lactation Nurse Educator provides evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support to new parents regarding infant nutrition. They address feeding challenges and collaborate with healthcare providers to develop personalized care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid Arizona Registered Nurse license. At least one year of experience in a maternal child health setting and current BLS and NRP certifications are required.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Certifications

BLSNRP

Key Skills

Lactation educationPatient assessmentInfant nutritionClinical nursingCommunicationEmpathyPatienceCare planningMaternal child healthBLSNRP

Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.

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About St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care

Phoenix, Arizona

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

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