RN Lactation Consultant - F/T - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Perth Amboy, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Minimum of three years experience in maternal-child health nursing
Minimum of 3 years of experience in lactation consulting services.
Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage and develop lactation services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, must obtain it within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents.
Serving as a nurse leader and member of the Maternal-Child Services leadership team.
Planning, teaching and evaluating classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
Creating a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
Conducting bedside lactation rounds daily.
Consulting with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
Collaborating with all healthcare providers in maternal-child services including but not limited to OB/Gyns, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Anesthesiologists.
Collaborating with other community providers and agencies i.e. physician offices, Jewish Renaissance Center, VNA, WIC.
Participating appropriately in communication and decision-making activities for Lactation Services and the maternal-child services.
Participating in community activities and health fairs as required by the Director and/or manager.
Planning, teaching and conducting in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
Planning, organizing and providing lactation services to all breastfeeding inpatients and outpatients.
Providing consultative services to new parents by phone as needed.
Keeping track of breastfeeding statistics; conducting quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program and participating in quality improvement projects.
Adhering to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.