What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant RN position at Fairview Health Services?
Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of patients and their families? Join our team as a Lactation Consultant RN at Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN!
This position is 48 hours per two weeks on the Day shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend and three holidays per year. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, pension, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more! Check out more of our benefits information here: www.fairview.org/noncontractRN
The Lactation Consultant assesses and meets specific needs of inpatient breastfeeding women, and works with the maternity care team and clinical staff as a resource. This is a RN position that is scheduled for both lactation consultant shifts and post-partum bedside care shifts. This position supports our lactation program for patients in the birthplace. Weekend rotation is currently every other weekend; however the position will be transitioning to a every 3rd weekend position.
Responsibilities Job Description
This position also:
- Maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
- Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
- Provides one on one consultation, develops and implements education for families in the hospital
- Provides follow up for patients who have discussed lactation concerns with staff nurses and need additional consultation with a lactation consultant.
- Acts as a visible lactation resource to promote lactation services and breastfeeding education
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 to 3 years experience working with breastfeeding mothers
- IBCLC Certification
- AD
- RN License
- BLS
Preferred:
BSN
- 2 to 3 years knowledge of planning and implement of breastfeeding education for patients and staff
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
