Lactation Resource RN | Obstetrics and Women's Health Clinic

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

3d•$37 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Will develop, implement, and educate patients, families, & staff on proper breast-feeding techniques and lactation, in conjunction with the RN Lactation Nurses, Providers, to promote family centered care. Position serves as a clinical expert, consultant, education leader and liaison between the patient/ family, provider, staff. This person will help grow the exclusive breastfeeding rates through telehealth, education, awareness and networking. The position provides research and evidenced based care to lactation consultants to drive breastfeeding success and improve the health of mother and baby both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as well as communities at large. Position actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of CentraCare. Patients cared for include childbearing women and newborn infants. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing required
Registered Nurse (RN)
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy required.
1-2 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting with background in post partum, labor and delivery, special care nursery, or pediatrics required
3 years of breastfeeding education/instruction experience required
Knowledge of nursing standards, policies, procedures, ethics, and experience in supporting nutritional needs of mother/ infant
Possesses the ability to understand patients' medical records, physician orders and medication orders to be communicated to the patient and hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s preferred
Certified Lactation Counselor
Current certification (IBCLC) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and educate patients, families, & staff on proper breast-feeding techniques and lactation.
Serve as a clinical expert, consultant, education leader and liaison between the patient/ family, provider, staff.
Grow exclusive breastfeeding rates through telehealth, education, awareness and networking.
Provide research and evidenced based care to lactation consultants to drive breastfeeding success and improve the health of mother and baby both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as well as communities at large.
Actively and consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of CentraCare.
Support and implement patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.