Lactation Consultant NICU 26D

Care New England Health System • Providence, RI

268d

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant serves as the clinical resource for breastfeeding for patients, staff, and providers. Actively promotes breastfeeding and safe feeding practices throughout all areas of the organization where patients might be served; including the inpatient unit, outpatient program, the emergency room, or via the Warmline. Collaborates with the lactation consultant team to coordinate all aspects of the lactation program, and monitors the effectiveness and quality of lactation programs. Collaborates with the clinical education department and the clinical units to assess the educational needs of staff, develop and plan education programs as needed.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC) required.
• Valid Rhode Island Lactation Consultant licensure (LLC) required.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience as an RN/IBCLC required.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical resource for breastfeeding for patients, staff, and providers.
• Promote breastfeeding and safe feeding practices throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with the lactation consultant team to coordinate lactation program aspects.
• Monitor the effectiveness and quality of lactation programs.
• Collaborate with clinical education department to assess educational needs of staff.
• Develop and plan education programs as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree