RN-LACTATION CONSULTANT -Northlake, Gary & Southlake Merrillville

Methodist Hospitals Inc. • Merrillville, IN

52d

About The Position

Under direction, to perform work providing clinical expertise and resource to staff, patients and families for the provision of breastfeeding, lactation education and education for the mother/baby couplet. Utilizes the nursing process and all services provided are based on evidence-based practice along with the standards of care for maternal child nursing.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification and neonatal resuscitation certification is required.
• Must have lactation experience
• Certified Lactation Specialist with completion of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification with 18 months of hire or promotion into the position.
• Associates Nursing Required
• Certified Lactation consultant
• One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience as a registered nurse required.
• 1 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Staff Required
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Certified Neonatal Resuscitation
• Licensed Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provides individual/group counseling and education to new mothers and their families related to lactation and infant nutrition, the advantages of breastfeeding, the medical or other problems that might be encountered during nursing, and to explain the nutritional needs of nursing women and babies.
• Conducts assessments of mothers and infants at high risk for breastfeeding complications and provides counseling either in person or over the phone.
• Determines physical or other impediments to successful breastfeeding; develops a care plan and conducts follow-up assessments, including monitoring weight and health of the baby to ensure that both mother and child are healthy; documents assessments and notes progress in the file; and when necessary, refers mothers to qualified medical professionals.
• Develops, maintains and updates policies and procedures for lactation support based on evidence-based practice, which facilitate achieving and optimal environment for immediate and long term breastfeeding success.
• Plans, teaches and evaluates lactation classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers in conjunction with the prepared childbirth program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees