Lactation Consultant RN

St. Joseph Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

3d • $48 - $90

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse (RN) uses professional knowledge and judgment to create plans of care, evaluate patients, and consult on best practices for medications and lactation. The role delivers patient care according to each patient’s physician orders and educates patients and families about prevention and healthy habits.

The position provides direct lactation consultation, including assessment, care planning, and intervention; education and community outreach; and timely, accurate, thorough documentation in accordance with FHS standards and procedures. It also assists with regional program planning and developing and implementing guidelines and standards of care for breastfeeding mothers. The RN demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in communicating and providing care, and applies the knowledge and skills relevant to the department’s patient populations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Four years of recent related work experience involving childbearing families or maternal health nursing, demonstrating the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (I.B.L.C.E.), or an application to sit for the next scheduled examination offering, with certification obtained within three months of taking the examination.
• Washington Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for lactation consultation, including assessment, care planning, and intervention.
• Provide education and community outreach.
• Complete required documentation in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner in accordance with FHS standards and procedures.
• Assist with regional program planning and the development and implementation of guidelines and standards of care for breastfeeding mothers.
• Use communication tools and materials effectively and account for how patient populations’ cultures can affect communication, collaboration, and care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined patient populations.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed