Nurse Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or working toward certification (current Certified lactation consultant)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assessment of the breastfeeding dyad in the hospital and by phone to positively impact quality outcomes.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and completes breastfeeding teaching of the mother and family in the hospital and by phone.
• Provides breastfeeding management support for patient care delivery in the hospital and by phone according to patient desires.
• Provides education and support to hospital staff and physician practices.
• Assumes primary responsibility for documenting lactation support and patient progress.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill regarding breastfeeding equipment and procedures.
• Supports and facilitates departmental improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates continued learning by attending professional conferences, completing home study modules, reading relevant publications, and staying current with recommendations regarding diet, medications, chemicals, and treatments affecting lactation.
• Maintains a safe environment by using safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics, following standard precautions and isolation procedures, following National Patient Safety Goals, using approved abbreviations only, and providing age-appropriate care based on developmental needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance