What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Per Diem - Lactation Support Program position at MemorialCare Health System?
Description
Title : Registered Nurse (RN)
Location : Millers Children's and Women's Hospital of Long Beach
Department : Lactation Support Program
Status : Per Diem
Shift : Days (10 hours)
Pay Range
- 56.37 - $76.51
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, cost-effective patient care through the health experience, according to established standards utilizing the nursing process, within the scope of practice of Registered Nursing. The Lactation Consultant RN is responsible for family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding / chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant RN demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinicalexpertise in breastfeeding / chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the
Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Performing consultations, rental or sale of lactation equipment and supplies, telephone
triage, and prenatal education as appropriate
Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients : breastfeeding / chestfeeding, family
bonding and planning, etc.
Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex need
Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, being an
advocate for the patient at all time
Evaluating patient's response to care and initiates independent and / or collaborative
changes where appropriate
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Work Experience :
Education / Licensure / Certification :
Salary : $56 - $77
