Lactation Consultant (RN)
Maine Medical Center•Biddeford, ME
14d
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) role provides breastfeeding support and education for patients and families. This role will develop, coordinate and maintain the nursing mother support service for inpatients and outpatients and will utilize evidence based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
- Current certification as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine required.
- Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
- Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
- Experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing required.
- 2500 hours of patient/client education as directed by the IBCLC required.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate and maintain the nursing mother support service for inpatients and outpatients
- Utilize evidence based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- a flexible work policy
- student loan assistance
- training and education
- well-being resources for you and your family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
