Lactation Consultant - Per Diem - Night

Hackensack Meridian Health•Red Bank, NJ

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding assessment, intervention, and education to childbearing families who choose to breastfeed. The role provides lactation consultation across all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network and communicates with professional staff about breastfeeding patients. The consultant fully documents teaching and interventions provided to families and assists with nursing staff competencies and physician education related to breastfeeding.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
At least two years of experience as an OB nurse.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Nursing.
Experience in lactation consultation in an acute care, community, or public health setting.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification; the posting states this is required within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and their ability to perform breastfeeding techniques independently.
Assess patients' understanding of inadequate infant nutrition, breastfeeding concerns, and the need for follow-up assistance.
Apply knowledge of growth and developmental stages and demonstrate age-specific competencies during relevant patient interactions and interventions.
Communicate essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families through verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Call breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and address concerns.
Formulate age-specific, patient- and family-centered goals and outcomes based on assessment data.
Establish and coordinate a prioritized, patient- and family-focused plan of care that encompasses the continuum of care.
Plan work within allotted hours and manage time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact, breastfeeding support, and education.
Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
Document teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families.
Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.