What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant RN position at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center?
About the Job
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center seeks a highly skilled Lactation Consultant RN to join our team. As a breast-feeding care specialist, you will provide expert guidance and support to new parents, helping them navigate the challenges and joys of breast-feeding.
Job Summary
This is a per diem opportunity for a lactation consultant registered nurse to participate in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast-feeding. The lactation consultant RN assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast-feeding
- Assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family
- Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research
- Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding
- Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness
- Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding
- Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities
- Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding
- Reviews and maintains current all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding
- Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you will need:
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness programs and employee recognition events
- Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
