Baby - Per Diem, Day

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

29d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Auburn Hospital is committed to supporting families throughout their infant feeding journey. Our Lactation Consultants partner closely with postpartum nurses, providers, and families to deliver evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation support in a family-centered environment. We are dedicated to helping parents build confidence and meet their feeding goals through education, encouragement, and individualized care. As a Lactation Consultant, you will provide expert assessment, education, and support to breastfeeding and lactating families during the postpartum period. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop feeding plans, address lactation challenges, and promote positive outcomes for both parents and newborns. This role combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient education, empowering families with the knowledge and resources they need for a successful transition home. At Mt. Auburn Hospital, you'll join a collaborative team that values compassionate, family-centered care and clinical excellence. Our supportive environment encourages professional growth and strong interdisciplinary partnerships, allowing Lactation Consultants to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of new families every day.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse who holds a valid RN license in Massachusetts
IBCLC certification required
BLS from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Provides competent and compassionate nursing care by utilizing the nursing process; as evidenced by assessing / reassessing the patient’s needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating an individualized lactation plan of care
Performs thorough admission assessment / reassessments in accordance with policy
Identifies and develops an individualized lactation plan of care and modifies the plan with changes in the patient’s condition
Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs throughout the hospitalization
Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other on initial assessment and throughout the hospitalization
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided, to ensure quality care and the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Lactation documentation/plan is accurate and complete
Demonstrates ability and utilizes the computer system as required for documentation; incident reporting and prompt acknowledgment of all orders. Individualized discharge instructions / referrals are accurate and complete.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
Utilizes the eMAR system for expressed breast milk feeding; scanning all patient ID bracelets and all medications/expressed breast milk consistently
Demonstrates knowledge of common medications and use with breastfeeding.