Lactation Nurse
About The Position
I. Position Summary: Provides direct patient care in the Women’s Center Nursery. Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in the Women’s Center Nursery with adequate supervision. Consults on patients who choose to breastfeed. Provides education to patients on positioning, feeding cues, frequency, and milk storage. Documents regarding exclusive breastfeeding and consult. Provides follow up calls and communication regarding breastfeeding. Participates in performance improvement activities. Ensures appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare. II. Qualifications: A. Education & Training: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. B. Experience: None. Residency or Fellowship programs may apply depending on department and experience. C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. NRP certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire. Current lactation certification (IBCLC, CLC, CBE) within 9 months of hire. D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be able to utilize standard office equipment. Must be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 FTE: 0.6 Expanded Work Shift: 7:00a - 3:00p On Call:
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA.
- Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
- NRP certification or obtained within nine (9) months of hire.
- Current lactation certification (IBCLC, CLC, CBE) within 9 months of hire.
- Must be able to utilize standard office equipment.
- Must be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment.
- Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in the Women’s Center Nursery.
- Provides assessment and planning for individualized patient care.
- Communicates with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition.
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Performs general nursing duties in the Women’s Center Nursery with adequate supervision.
- Consults on patients who choose to breastfeed.
- Provides education to patients on positioning, feeding cues, frequency, and milk storage.
- Documents regarding exclusive breastfeeding and consult.
- Provides follow up calls and communication regarding breastfeeding.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Ensures appropriate resources to all internal/external customers.
- Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
