Lactation Consultant - Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant RN II works in Children’s National Hospital’s Level IV, 66-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting the nutritional health, development, and bonding of premature, medically complex, and critically ill newborns and their families. The role provides expert lactation assessment, education, and evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with neonatologists, bedside nurses, advanced practice providers, and pediatric subspecialists to develop individualized feeding plans that promote optimal growth and breastfeeding outcomes. The position is based on the hospital’s main campus and operates within an integrated care model with 24/7 access to specialists and advanced resources. Nursing practice follows the legal scope of practice, applicable nursing standards, hospital policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. Registered nurses are accountable for their own practice and support relationships that promote community health and well-being.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of neonatal nursing experience.
- One year of experience as a lactation consultant.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
- Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and support Shared Nursing Leadership.
- Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
- Support and participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement Process.
- Participate in community activities.
- Maintain knowledge of lactation procedures and necessary equipment.
- Develop and manage lactation education and support programs.
- Ensure lactation education and guidelines are based on evidence of best practice.
- Provide lactation education to CNMC staff members and support employees’ lactation efforts.
- Provide resources for parent and staff education and continually evaluate their effectiveness.
- Assess lactation concerns and issues with inpatient families.
- Implement strategies to advance successful lactation.
- Document individual assessments, teaching, and plans of care in the medical record.
- Oversee the employee and family lactation areas.
- Communicate lactation counseling follow-up to the interdisciplinary team.
- Attend interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to plans of care.
- Advocate for patients and families regarding their concerns.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Adapt to change professionally, model clinical leadership in a team environment, and maintain a positive demeanor and productive work ethic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
