RN - Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant
Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Minimum of 5 years-Nursing (Required)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor / Certified Lactation Counselor or equivalent required
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred- must obtain within 2 years
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of an integrated lactation educational program.
- Coordinates and provides instruction for all medical and nursing staff.
- Works closely with team members such as, but not limited to, nurses, physicians, Social Services, feeding team, and other maternal infant clinicians to ensure patient educational needs are met.
- Develops protocols and programs supporting breastfeeding for all lactating mothers.
- Delivers prenatal education regarding benefits of breast-feeding to all clinic patients.
- Teaches breastfeeding classes and provides private consultations as requested by mother, nurse or physician.
- Maintains and organizes loaner pump program and resource center.
- Maintains affiliation with local support groups.
- Provides follow-up for all first-time breast-feeding mothers and infants or any couple needing special care.
- Continues with outreach programs in community and surrounding hospitals.
- Facilitates and promotes the integration of lactation philosophy amongst the staff including general philosophy of breastfeeding of the premature infant.
- Provides ongoing staff development related to lactation services.
- Attends patient care rounds.
- Participates in Performance Improvement in relation to lactation.
- Participates in research projects involving lactation.
- Education of staff on supplemental nursing techniques.
- Educates attending physician staff.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices , including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
