RN Lactation Consultant
About The Position
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. Responsible for the assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly, those with problems or concerns. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patient and her infant. Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care; serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility. Will need to demonstrate a developing knowledge and skills relevant to lactation and adult learning principles. Basic knowledge of Adult Learning Principles needed to plan, implement and present/facilitate education for clients and/or hospital staff. Experience demonstrating the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including, neonates.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
- Three years nursing experience required.
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Prior lactation training and/or certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies
- Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patient and her infant
- Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care
- Serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility
- Plan, implement and present/facilitate education for clients and/or hospital staff
- Demonstrates the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including, neonates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Water Transportation
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
