Posted Aug 20, 2025 · Last seen active Jul 18, 2026
What this might mean for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $81k–$123k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
About this role
City: Austin
State: MN
Remote: NO
Department: Nursing
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U. S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Role Specific
Duties:
Flexibility to adjust schedule for changing needs in lactation education/consultations/trainings
Instructs new parents on needs to initiate and maintain lactation during the infant’s hospitalization
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Acts as a lactation resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care
Participates in the review/update of lactation related policies, procedures and workflows and provides feedback to department
Communicates with providers regarding mother/patient condition and disposition and documents events appropriately
Makes decisions and develops breastfeeding plan based on interpretation of the data and observations
Monitors and collaborates with nurse leader for quality data related to lactation specific standards
The registered nurse (RN):
is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
will function within the Mayo Nursing Care Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.
provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources.
possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.
Qualifications
2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience required.
Education experience preferred.
Graduate of a nursing program.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
License or
Certification:
Current MN RN License
NRP certification required at time of hire.
STABLE certification required at time of hire.
CLC or CLE certification required at time of hire.
Will obtain IBCLC within 2 years of hire.
BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from one of the following programs:
1. American Heart Association
2. American Red Cross
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
Compensation range is 38.83-$59.16/ hour based upon union contract.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
60
Schedule Details
Day/Night Rotating Shifts;
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• 8 hour shifts Monday - Thursday;
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• 12 hour shifts Friday - Sunday; Holiday Rotation
Weekend Schedule
Every 3rd Weekend
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the . Mayo Clinic participates in and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Elizabeth Brownewell
Skills for this role
lactation educationlactation consultationbreastfeeding supportpatient/family educationpreceptingmentoringquality improvementpolicy and procedure reviewcare coordinationdelegationdocumentation
Certifications
NRPSTABLECLCCLEIBCLCBLS
Requirements
Current MN RN License
NRP certification
STABLE certification
CLC or CLE certification
IBCLC within 2 years of hire
BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Providers
2 years of Labor & Delivery RN experience
Graduate of a nursing program
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package
Continuing education
Advancement opportunities
About the employer
Mayo Clinic Health System
Health system employer
Workplace not named in the posting.
Mayo Clinic Health System, based in Rochester, MN (note: the job descriptions reference Rochester, MN, not Rochester, AZ as initially stated), is part of Mayo Clinic, an organization described as top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according…
What reviewers appreciate
+Competitive compensation explicitly referenced
+Continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn
+Automatic enrollment in Nurse Residency Program for new graduate RNs with less than 12 months experience
Benefits: multiple medical plan options, dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account, an affordable vision plan with a national network, pre-tax savings options (HSA and FSAs), and a competitive retirement package.
Austin is a small southeastern Minnesota city with a proud Hormel heritage and a welcoming Midwestern feel. Home of the iconic Spam Museum, it offers a quiet, community-focused lifestyle with easy access to Rochester's medical corridor.