UR Breastfeeding Medicine Practice - Lactation Consultants - RN 2, Outpatient
About The Position
The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides competent direct patient care in accordance with established standards, contributes to unit activities, and supports improvements to the unit’s care delivery system. The nurse supports peers in delivering patient care and may take on expanded responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member. In this outpatient lactation practice, the IBCLC works with a Breastfeeding Medicine provider to care for families with complex breastfeeding needs, including prematurity, failure to thrive, low milk supply, infections, complex medication regimens, and surgeries. The role also promotes breastfeeding, chest feeding, and lactation, and supports staff through education and empowerment. The IBCLC may serve as a resource for team members, learners, and observers. Flexibility is important in this fast-paced, evolving program. The posting indicates full-time or part-time positions are available, Monday through Friday during the day.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse degree required.
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required.
- Flexibility in a fast-paced and evolving program.
- Strong background in lactation care for complex maternal-infant dyads.
- Understanding of medical concerns in breastfeeding and chest feeding.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Detail-oriented and reliable.
- Competence and facility with electronic documentation tools.
- Excellent communication with patients and the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent direct patient care in accordance with established standards.
- Contribute to unit activities and support enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Support peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Work with a Breastfeeding Medicine provider to care for patients with complex breastfeeding issues.
- Promote breastfeeding, chest feeding, and lactation.
- Support staff through education and empowerment.
- Serve as a resource to team members, learners, and observers.
- Assume expanded responsibilities that may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
