Maternal Health Lactation Specialist (Day Shift) (Hiring Immediately)

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint

Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked

to exceed our community s highest expectations for compassionate,

comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest

health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and

82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical

Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and

services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually. Cooperman Barnabas

Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class

care delivering 6,500 babies annually which is one of the largest programs in

the state, leading the nation in Kidney Transplant, and providing more than

100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. RWJBarnabas

Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers

Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the states only NCI-designated Comprehensive

Cancer Center - brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to

fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment

and clinical trials.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• Completion of all orientation requirements by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
• Successful completion of all Orientation programs required by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Certifications and Licenses Required :

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Current IBCLC certification

Scheduling Requirements :

• Full-Time
• Day shift
• Some weekends required
• No holidays

Essential Functions :

Provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of infants. Acts as a

consultant to parents on post-partum. Conducts follow up with parents as

needed. Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to

breastfeeding. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced

base practice and current research. Reviews and maintains current all

educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding.

Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities.

Maintains regulatory compliance as appropriate. Maintains logs and prepares

monthly reports as requested.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities

may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides

comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical,

emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health CareDependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-

centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable

manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of

the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining

healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading

academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in

high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the

clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities

throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to

creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly

benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents

in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex

health conditions or improving community health through local programs and

education.

Equal Opportunity Employer