RN Lactation Consultant PRN

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Overview

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly those with problems or concerns. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patient and her infant. Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care; serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility. Will need to demonstrate a developing knowledge and skills relevant to lactation and adult learning principles. Basic knowledge of Adult Learning Principles needed to plan, implement and present / facilitate education for clients and / or hospital staff. Experience demonstrating the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including neonates.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred; Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse, State of Employement required or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
• BLS - American Heart Association required to work independently in clinical area (within 8 weeks of hire)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), required.
• 3 years nursing experience required.
• Prior lactation training and / or certification preferred

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - exert / lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and / or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Pay Range

$32.18 - $51.34 / hour

Shift

Variable

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Industries

Currently the Obstetrics / Post-Partum department details and other job postings referenced are not part of this specific role description and have been omitted to focus on the RN Lactation Consultant PRN position.

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