RN - Postpartum/Lactation
About The Position
The RN - Postpartum/Lactation assesses and directs care for breastfeeding women on the BirthPlace and in the Nursery, and serves as a liaison for hospital staff caring for breastfeeding women. The position involves assessing patients’ physical, mental, and psychological status using age-appropriate knowledge; planning, evaluating, and supervising assigned patient care; collaborating with other disciplines; and providing patient and family education. The nurse synthesizes patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses and practices in accordance with the hospital department’s philosophy, purpose, and policies. Continued learning and participation in formal and informal educational programs are expected to support ongoing professional development and technical skills. This is a per diem position with varied hours and shifts according to operational need. Postpartum/Mother Baby experience is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- Postpartum/Mother Baby experience required.
- Current Massachusetts RN license.
- I.B.C.L.C. certification.
- NRP certification.
- AHA BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, mental, and psychological status using age-appropriate knowledge.
- Plan, evaluate, and supervise care for assigned patients.
- Collaborate with other disciplines in patient care.
- Participate in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.
- Continue learning and apply new knowledge to practice.
- Synthesize patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnoses.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Practice in accordance with the hospital department’s philosophy, purpose, and policies.
- Assess and direct care for breastfeeding women on the BirthPlace and in the Nursery.
- Act as a liaison for hospital staff caring for breastfeeding women.
Benefits
- Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment; this is a workplace requirement, not a stated benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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