What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Lactation Consultant- Per Diem, Days position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
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The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Responsibilities- Serves as a nurse leader and member of the Maternal-Child Services leadership team.
- Plans, teaches and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers.
- Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
- Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.
- Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems.
- Collaborates with all healthcare providers in maternal-child services including but not limited to OB/Gyns, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Anesthesiologists.
- Collaborates with other community providers and agencies i.e. physician offices, Jewish Renaissance Center, VNA, WIC.
- Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities for Lactation Services and the maternal-child services.
- Participates in community activities and health fairs as required by the Director and/or manager.
- Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff.
- Plans, organizes and provides lactation services to all breastfeeding inpatients and outpatients.
- Provides consultative services to new parents by phone as needed.
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Keeps track of breastfeeding statistics; conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program and participates in quality improvement projects.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of three years experience in maternal-child health nursing
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in lactation consulting services
- Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage and develop lactation services
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, must obtain it within 3 years of hire
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
