Lactation Consultant RN, OB Support Center
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant RN provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of infants. Acts as a consultant to parents on postpartum. Conducts follow up with parents as needed. Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research. Reviews and maintains all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding. Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities. Maintains regulatory compliance as appropriate. Maintains logs and prepares monthly reports as requested. Provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of NICU infants.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- At least 2 years experience in Lactation Consulting
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrative compassionate care and support
- Proficient computer skills
- Completion of all orientation requirements by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Successful completion of all Orientation programs required by Cooperman Barnabas Medical
- Current New Jersey RN Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Current IBCLC certification
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree
- RN experience in mother/baby, postpartum care, women's health care
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast-feeding.
- Assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding.
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family.
- Assesses the educational needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding.
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs.
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family.
- Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice.
- Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research.
- Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding.
- Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding.
- Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding.
- Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness.
- Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding.
- Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding
- Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities.
- Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding.
- Reviews and maintains current/all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding.
- Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant.
- Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
- Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
- Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.
Benefits
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
