Lactation Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

BHS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Lactation Registered Nurse is a member of the Mother-Baby team and provides consultation and hands-on assistance to mothers experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding initiation or continuation. Support is provided in inpatient and outpatient settings, beginning prenatally and continuing after hospital discharge. The nurse initiates plans of care that deliver consistent, evidence-based interventions and trains and mentors nursing and allied health staff in lactation support at the bedside.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Active Kentucky license.
• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS).
• Obtain International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and hands-on assistance to mothers experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding initiation or continuation.
• Support mothers in inpatient and outpatient settings, prenatally and after hospital discharge.
• Initiate plans of care that provide consistent, evidence-based practice interventions.
• Provide lactation-support training and bedside mentoring to nursing and allied health staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree