Lactation Consultant - Women's and Newborn (24hr/wk)

OhioHealth•Williamstown, KY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position participates in the development and implementation of lactation services which may include: clinical, rental and retail services. They are responsible for the provision of patient care through individualized consultation, telephone help line. OhioHealth is more than a health system; it is a belief system that wellness and sickness are part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. The organization works hard, cares deeply and reaches further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. It inspires hope, and encourages learning, growth, and achievement in careers and communities. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. It is a unique organization in the healthcare field, with a model system of facilities encompassing a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, it is a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish its mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization, a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures, reflecting its vision to be an organization "where people want to work."

Requirements

Associate's Degree
RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

obtaining Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Professional certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
three years in a clinical setting
Highly developed interpersonal relationship skills.
Advanced leadership, communication and clinical skills.
Thorough understanding of the principles of adult education.
Strong knowledge base in physiology and pathophysiology related to breastfeeding patient.
Clinical experience in perinatal areas with focus on post-partum care.

Responsibilities

Provides education, demonstration and assistance with the correction of breastfeeding problems for mothers and infants, beyond the scope of normal nursing care, during individualized sessions before, during or after the hospital stay.
May be asked to perform staff registered nurse duties.
Maintains equipment, supplies and educational material needed for patient care.
Coordinates breast pumps and retail accessories - rental and sales.
May provides prenatal and post discharge classes and support for breastfeeding mothers.
Participates in education and training of other Lactation Nurse
Collaborates in writing policies, procedures, standards and educational materials for Lactation Program and is responsible for maintaining the continuum of care with Lactation Consultant
Engages in continuing education for self-development and growth.
Remains current on all necessary information.
Attends workshops, educational meetings and conferences.
Reads current related obstetric, pediatric and lactation literature.
May participates in research, planning and application for CEU's and implements in-services for staff for breastfeeding information.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.