Lactation Consultant / RN Post Partum

Ardent Health Services•Montclair, NJ

About The Position

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, Post Partum Couple Care Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation all while keeping in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC Certification (IBCLC).
1+ years’ experience as an IBCLC in a hospital setting.
Current NJ State Professional RN license.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or completion within 6 months of employment.
Fluency in the English language is required to function appropriately in a job environment.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Responsibilities

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents.
These functions are performed utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation all while keeping in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.