About this role
## Position Title:
Experienced RN - Lactation Consultant - Women's Services - Days
## Department:
Lactation Services
Job Description:
The Postpartum Newborn Unit consists of 36 postpartum and 36 + newborn beds. Patient stays range from 24 – 96 hours. RN’s have the opportunity to provide patient education and lactation support for all our patients.
Shift : Five 8-hour shifts; 9a-5p or 10a-6p,
General Summary
Under general supervision, provides specialized service in a hospital or clinic setting to a select group of pre and postnatal mothers and infants.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program for both inpatients and outpatients
- Responsible for reviewing and maintaining all teaching aids.
- Assists with the development of an in-house breastfeeding protocol.
- Reviews and maintains a current file of research and literature on breastfeeding for the staff, physicians and other interested persons.
- Provides telephone consultations for complicated situations, such as multiple births, premature infants, or for problem consultations.
- Manages all breastfeeding equipment and aids and responsible for community education to promote breastfeeding.
General Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned .
Education Requirements
- Associate’s degree required .
Experience Requirements
- In accordance with requirements to obtain certification as a Lactation Consultant, no experience required .
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- Current certification from the International Board as Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and be registered through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
- RN License Required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Skills in the area of teaching, adult learning and in determining the effectiveness of educational programs.
- Knowledge of effective training and development methods.
- Ability to deliver presentations effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to prepare training material as needed.
- Excellent computer skills to include skill in the use of required software.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment as well as during potentially emotional situations .