Lactation Nurse Educator
Listed compensation
$37.4-$55.63/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.
Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
Leaders in Specialized Care
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
- Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
- Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
- Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
- This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As an RN Lactation Professional, you will be a compassionate expert, empowering new parents to achieve their lactation goals and promoting optimal infant nutrition. Every day, you will provide evidence-based education, assessment, and individualized support prenatally and postpartum.
You'll address feeding challenges, develop personalized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure integrated support.
To be successful in this role, you will possess deep clinical knowledge, exceptional communication, empathy, and patience, adapting strategies to individual needs for successful infant feeding and improved health outcomes.
Job Requirements
Minimum
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse AZ
- Minimum of one (1) year experience with breastfeeding mothers in maternal child health setting
- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Preferred
- Bachelors Of Science (BSN)
- Two (2) years maternal child health nursing experience
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
Key Skills
Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Arizona | 106 active | 5,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 54% no call · 78% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Registered Nurse listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Education listings | 60 in the last 30 days | 29 the 30 days before (+107%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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