Registered Nurse, Lactation

Care New England Health System • Warwick, RI

18h

About The Position

Responsible for providing breastfeeding education and training to patients, staff, and the community. The role supports breastfeeding mothers during their hospital stay and after discharge, provides consultations and classes, maintains records and statistics, evaluates breastfeeding resources and practices, and connects patients with community support groups.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• At least six months of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Rhode Island State RN licensure.
• Rhode Island State Lactation Consultant Certificate.
• RN-IBCLC credential.

Responsibilities

• Rounds on breastfeeding mothers to reinforce and augment teaching.
• Follows up with patients by telephone three to four days after discharge.
• Serves as a resource for patients, physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and HME for its breastfeeding product station.
• Coordinates and implements prenatal breastfeeding classes and provides staff education and information.
• Conducts home or hospital visits and provides continued telephone consultation after discharge when warranted.
• Maintains documentation and statistics.
• Reviews and evaluates breastfeeding policies, procedures, equipment, videos, products, and literature, making recommendations as necessary.
• Maintains communication with community support groups and refers patients to them.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed