RN Outpatient Lactation Consultant - Toledo Hospital - Parent Instruction

ProMedica•Toledo, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a mother cares for their newborn baby, the Outpatient Lactation Consultant RN will provide expert consultation and support. You will conduct in-person and telehealth nursing visits as you counsel families on infant feeding, lactation initiation and maintenance and overcoming challenges. You will support and maintain employee lactation projects and serve as a lactation resource throughout ProMedica and in your community. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice implementation and evaluation.
Experience in educational program development.
Experience in adult education utilizing principles of teaching and learning.
At least 3-4 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably two of which are in maternal-child nursing or a related field.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio (RN)

Nice To Haves

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred, related certifications considered on individualized basis
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous experience with developing and delivering staff education.
Previous experience as an outpatient nurse preferred.
At least 1 year of experience as a lactation counselor, consultant, or peer

Responsibilities

Provide expert consultation and support to mothers caring for their newborn babies.
Conduct in-person and telehealth nursing visits.
Counsel families on infant feeding, lactation initiation and maintenance, and overcoming challenges.
Support and maintain employee lactation projects.
Serve as a lactation resource throughout ProMedica and in the community.