Registered Nurse- Lactation Consultant- Per Diem, Varied Days / Nights, Maternity, Summit NJ
Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves providing comprehensive breastfeeding assessment, education, and management support to mothers and families in both hospital and phone settings. The Registered Nurse- Lactation Consultant will also be responsible for educating hospital staff, documenting patient progress, managing breastfeeding equipment, and contributing to departmental improvement initiatives. Continuous professional development and maintaining a safe environment are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or working toward certification (current Certified lactation consultant)
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and completes assessment of the breastfeeding dyad in the hospital and by phone to positively impact quality outcomes.
- Coordinates, evaluates, and completes breastfeeding teaching of the mother and family in the hospital and by phone.
- Provides breastfeeding management support for patient care delivery in the hospital and by phone according to patient desires.
- Provides education and support to hospital staff and physician practices.
- Assumes primary responsibility for documenting lactation support and patient progress.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill regarding breastfeeding equipment and procedures.
- Supports and facilitates departmental improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates continued learning by attending professional conferences, completing home study modules, reading relevant publications, and staying current with recommendations regarding diet, medications, chemicals, and treatments affecting lactation.
- Maintains a safe environment by using safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics, following standard precautions and isolation procedures, following National Patient Safety Goals, using approved abbreviations only, and providing age-appropriate care based on developmental needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
