Registered Nurse - Lactation L&D (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant plans, implements and evaluates the continuing educational activities for designated clinical areas. Under the direction of the Director of Women's and Infant Services, and in collaboration with nursing leadership and the clinical staff, the Lactation Consultant serves as a resource for the lactation Program to improve nursing practice and quality of patient care. Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital. As a Lactation Nurse you will: The Lactation Consultant sees patients in all areas under Women's & Infant Services: Antepartum, Labor & Delivery, Maternity Suites, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics and any other area in the hospital as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; basic professional nursing degree (with requirement to obtain a BSN/MSN within a specific time frame)
- Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification (American Heart Association).
- At least 1 year of clinical experience in relevant clinical area.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements and evaluates the continuing educational activities for designated clinical areas.
- Serves as a resource for the lactation Program to improve nursing practice and quality of patient care.
- Sees patients in all areas under Women's & Infant Services: Antepartum, Labor & Delivery, Maternity Suites, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics and any other area in the hospital as needed.
- Flexibility in work schedule to meet breastfeeding education needs.
- Ability to lift, push, pull patients and equipment and to bend body down at waist.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment for Full & Part-Time colleagues.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
