Maternal Child Educator/Lactation Consultant (RN)
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a Maternal Child Educator/Lactation Consultant for the Women’s & Children’s Hospital at its Newark Campus. The role provides families with preventative care services, including inpatient and outpatient lactation support and parenting education, using a healthcare equity approach. The position also provides ongoing in-person and web-based staff education for nurses, providers, and others, combining clinical nursing with education. This is a full-time flex position scheduled for 72 hours per pay period. Shifts are generally eight hours, with some 12-hour options. Listed schedules are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and 11:00 AM–8:30 PM. Some evening rotation and weekend commitment are required. The position is based in Newark, Delaware.
Requirements
- BSN required, or commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
- Delaware RN licensure or eligibility for Delaware licensure required.
- Passion for supporting breast/chest and human milk feeding required.
- BLS certification required.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required within one year of hire.
- Childbirth educator certification from a certifying body recognized by ChristianaCare required within two years of hire.
- Two years of acute care Maternal Child Health experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience or competency in Women’s & Children’s health, with previous educational roles in a clinical setting, is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support to families.
- Provide parenting education to families using a healthcare equity approach.
- Deliver ongoing in-person and web-based education to staff, including nurses and providers.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Annual care.com membership and access to backup dependent-care services through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
