RN-Lactation Consult

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • New Bedford, MA

94d • $38 - $67

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN-Lactation Consult.

Requirements

• Graduation from a NLN accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Current Massachusetts R.N. licensure is also required.
• Current IBCLC Board Certification or CLC is also required.
• Duties require excellent communication, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Previous 5 years experience of maternal/child health nursing, with minimum 3 yrs of lactation consulting preferred.
• Possess the professional knowledge of the breastfeeding process, ante partum, intrapartum, and post partum healthcare and psychosocial issues.
• Knowledge of premature infants and breastfeeding practices specific to this population.
• Knowledge of breast feeding care and education principles, practice, procedure, and techniques required to assess learning needs, and develop an educational plan and teach/counsel staff, patient/families and evaluate effectiveness of the instruction.
• A minimum of two years experience in providing group instructions in a leadership role is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation and collaboration to various multidisciplinary teams to assure quality lactation care and optimal outcomes.
• Participate in staff educational development activities along with providing evidence based expertise to hospital and departmental councils and committees.
• Promote and support global and national feeding initiatives, objectives and recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees