Lactation Consultant - PD
About The Position
Our Lactation Consultant's: Provide support to breastfeeding patients and their families. Function within the scope of practice as identified by the States Board of Nursing, facility guidelines and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners standards. Are responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, staff education and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and at the breastfeeding support group post patient discharge. Communicates effectively with physicians and staff as part of the health care team to collaboratively generate a plan of care for safe infant feeding, protecting mother's milk supply and to promote breastfeeding.
Requirements
- Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration, Nurse Practitioner License & Registration, or Physician Assistant License & Registration
- Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
- Will consider Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) if in pursuit of a Bachelors
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification required
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of management experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide support to breastfeeding patients and their families
- Function within the scope of practice as identified by the States Board of Nursing, facility guidelines and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners standards
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, intervention, staff education and evaluation of lactation support and education for clients in the postpartum period at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and at the breastfeeding support group post patient discharge
- Communicates effectively with physicians and staff as part of the health care team to collaboratively generate a plan of care for safe infant feeding, protecting mother's milk supply and to promote breastfeeding
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
