RN, Lactation Specialist (Full-Time, Varied)
About The Position
The RN, Lactation Specialist is a licensed professional who provides patient education services and materials; offers breastfeeding products for sale and rental to clients; provides educational services and disseminates research and clinical findings to professional staff in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. The RN, Lactation Specialist assists staff to prioritize the patient’s breastfeeding needs into the plan for patient care and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.
Requirements
- Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Current CPR
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider card
- One year of acute maternal child nursing ideally in a hospital Mother-Baby unit
- Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis.
- Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care lactation experience
- Completion of 95 hours of lactation specific education which meets the requirement for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) exam
- Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) (within 6 months of hire)
Responsibilities
- Provides patient education services and materials.
- Offers breastfeeding products for sale and rental to clients.
- Provides educational services and disseminates research and clinical findings to professional staff.
- Assists staff to prioritize the patient’s breastfeeding needs into the plan for patient care.
- Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.
Benefits
- $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
- Prescription and dental group insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
- Extended Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
