RN Inpatient Lactation Consultant - Toledo Hospital - Parent Instruction
About The Position
As a mother cares for their newborn baby, an Inpatient Lactation Consultant will serve as a breastfeeding expert. You will develop breastfeeding goals and care plans with the mother and families. Through the plan, you will work with the patients to evaluate their response to care. In this role, you lead education and quality improvement initiatives related to breastfeeding and provide educational materials and training for health care professionals on breastfeeding and lactation. This position will work in the NICU. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice implementation and evaluation.
- Experience in educational program development.
- Experience in adult education utilizing principles of teaching and learning.
- At least 3-4 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably two of which in maternal-child nursing or a related field.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state in which you are working
Nice To Haves
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred, related certifications considered on individualized basis
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Previous experience in direct breastfeeding care and assistance
- At least 1 year of experience as a lactation counselor, consultant, or peer.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a breastfeeding expert.
- Develop breastfeeding goals and care plans with mothers and families.
- Evaluate patient response to care through the plan.
- Lead education and quality improvement initiatives related to breastfeeding.
- Provide educational materials and training for health care professionals on breastfeeding and lactation.
- Work in the NICU.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
