Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant, Women's Education, PT, Days
About The Position
Provides care for obstetrical and infant patients through education and consultation. Functions as a resource for patients, families, staff, and the community. Assesses the physical, educational, and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn, or breastfeeding patients. Identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants, and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols, and preprinted orders. Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through direct consultation or a telephone helpline. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to identify cost-effective alternatives and facilitate discharges. Serves as a resource, educator, and consultant for patients, families, staff, and the community. Evaluates and recommends new products and tools using best practice models, evidence-based materials, and research. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- Two (2) years L&D, Mom/Baby, lactation or related nursing experience.
- Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
- IBCLC required or expected to obtain within 1 year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the physical, educational and discharge needs of obstetrical, newborn or breastfeeding patients.
- Identifies opportunities to improve the care of mothers, infants and children in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Develops and revises evidence-based nursing policy, procedures, standards of care, protocols and preprinted orders.
- Provides evidence-based nursing care for mothers and infants through consultation directly with the patient or the telephone helpline.
- Collaborates with other health care professionals to identify cost effective alternatives and facilitate discharges.
- Serves as a resource/educator/consultant for patient/families/staff and the community.
- Evaluates and recommends new products, tools, etc. using best practice models, evidence-based materials and research.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
