Registered Nurse - IBCLC Certified - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

15d

About The Position

Join our team as a Lactation Consultant! Help families thrive from the very first moments of life by supporting healthy beginnings—for newborns, parents, and families The Lactation Consultant provides care to meet the lactation needs of the patient population on the Mother Baby Unit, Neonatal ICU, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric and adult units as needed. The lactation team members rotate through the various units. Lactation consultants practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice of IBLCE. The Lactation Consultant provides evidence-based lactation support and clinical management within a framework of systematic problem-solving in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team. The lactation team conducts daily breastfeeding rounds on the inpatient Mother Baby Unit and high-risk neonatal nurseries with mothers and infants who have identified lactation problems and those who require ongoing support. The Lactation Consultant coordinates counseling, equipment and support of mothers who are breast pumping for their high-risk infants. The Lactation Consultant completes assessments, develops appropriate interventions, assists and teaches clients and documents consults in EPIC. The Lactation Consultant provides education and preceptor opportunities for various health care professionals, including nurses, nursing students, medical students, residents, fellows, and dietitians. PRN Status Clause: This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit Additional Job Description Education : Graduate from an accredited school of nursing License/Certification: Current South Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Current Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is required If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current South Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Current Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is required
• Must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to meet the lactation needs of the patient population on the Mother Baby Unit, Neonatal ICU, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric and adult units as needed.
• Practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice of IBLCE.
• Provide evidence-based lactation support and clinical management within a framework of systematic problem-solving in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team.
• Conduct daily breastfeeding rounds on the inpatient Mother Baby Unit and high-risk neonatal nurseries with mothers and infants who have identified lactation problems and those who require ongoing support.
• Coordinate counseling, equipment and support of mothers who are breast pumping for their high-risk infants.
• Complete assessments, develops appropriate interventions, assists and teaches clients and documents consults in EPIC.
• Provide education and preceptor opportunities for various health care professionals, including nurses, nursing students, medical students, residents, fellows, and dietitians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees