Lactation RN Mother/Baby

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Mother Baby Unit East Tower, 2nd floor This unit has 40 private rooms for both high risk and low risk postpartum patients, post-operative surgery and medical patients. As part of MercyOne Children’s Hospital the unit also has a newborn nursery. Nursing and medical providers work together as a team to deliver care for the newborn, mother as well as medical patients. POSITION PURPOSE Acts as a clinical/educational resource to patient care activities/teaching programs within the area of defined specialization. Supports patient/family/unit needs of diverse ages.

Requirements

Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification within six (6) weeks of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within six (6) weeks of hire.
Demonstrates competency in breastfeeding techniques.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Responsibilities

Identifies educational needs, develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s).
Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated.
Works independently with limited direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, MercyOne Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
Serves as a resource in area of specialty and collaborates with other disciplines.
Provides consultation in specialty areas to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
Actively participates on committees, task forces, and in work groups, as requested.
Participates in research by reviewing literature, communicates findings, identifies potential research questions/projects and coordinates research projects in area of clinical specialty.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established standards.
Presents selected program topics.
Facilitates program presentation/equipment gathering.
Utilizes delegation skills effectively.
Coordinates the lactation champions and the “Mommy and Me” class.
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.