Lactation Consultant-Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Lactation Consultant is a health care professional who is knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in lactation and breastfeeding management. The primary focus of this position is to provide education, assistance, and support to breastfeeding women and newborns. The Lactation Consultant will also provide education to the perinatal nurses who will be caring for maternity patients. The Lactation Consultant will provide education within the scope of the Childbirth Education Program as well as continued consultation to patients who are in need of services post-discharge. The Lactation Consultant will be responsible for creating policies and procedures within the scope of breastfeeding.

Requirements

Current Licensure in nursing in Massachusetts
IBCLC Certification
Demonstrated, successful teaching experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult patients required
CPR Training Required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Business Administration
BSN preferred
Recent OB or Mother/Baby nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in a variety of patient care situations
Establishment and implementation of breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to staff
Training and education of all staff in the skills necessary to implement breastfeeding policy
Maintains and expands knowledge and skills for lactation consultant practice by participating in continuing education programs and professional development activities
Interface with Childbirth Educators to educate consistently and comprehensively on breastfeeding issues
Establishment of an employee breastfeeding program so that employees returning to work may continue breastfeeding
Follow-up with breastfeeding patients as appropriate – availability as a referral source for NWH
Referral and communication to primary care provider as appropriate