What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant, Women's Hospital - Full-Time position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
WOMENS HOSP ADMIN
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou
Patient Care: * Provide breastfeeding education and assistance to inpatients and outpatients of Women & Children’s Services * Facilitate breastfeeding education and lactation support group meetings * Assist and encourage staff with early initiation of skin to skin care * Complete assessment of patients with special breastfeeding needs/challenges; plans and coordinates care with other team members, and evaluates patient’s response to care * Documents all aspects of care provided Communication: * Communicates effectively with patients and family members * Maintains open communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient * Collaborate with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary NICU team to assist with early initiation of direct breastfeeding and the infant driven protocol for infants in the NICU Staff Education * Provides for staff competency through education provided in the Breastfeeding Management Classes, 5 hour CHAMPS Breastfeeding Clinical Competency Training and checkoffs, and ongoing/annual staff education regarding breastfeeding * Serve as preceptor for nurses during shift(s) scheduled for lactation orientation Patient Experience * Project professional, caring and helpful image to patients, family members and visitors * Plans care considering patient’s needs and preferences * Offer support for breastfeeding mothers of newborns after discharge by offering/overseeing breastfeeding support groups and/or informing patients of available community resources for lactation support Self-Development: * Maintain competency to ensure safe and effective patient care * Completes all annual competency requirements * Stays current with lactation practices and Baby Friendly initiatives Regulatory Knowledge: * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC policies, procedures, and guidelines Job Knowledge: * Must be licensed as a registered nurse or speech therapist in the state of Mississippi * Must maintain certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) * Must maintain departmental requirements for continuing education, including certification in BLS * Must have effective communication and teaching skills * Must complete and validate all competency criteria for a registered nurse * Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care * General knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards
RN Certification
Associates
WOMENS HOSP ADMIN
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou
Job Description
Patient Care: * Provide breastfeeding education and assistance to inpatients and outpatients of Women & Children’s Services * Facilitate breastfeeding education and lactation support group meetings * Assist and encourage staff with early initiation of skin to skin care * Complete assessment of patients with special breastfeeding needs/challenges; plans and coordinates care with other team members, and evaluates patient’s response to care * Documents all aspects of care provided Communication: * Communicates effectively with patients and family members * Maintains open communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient * Collaborate with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary NICU team to assist with early initiation of direct breastfeeding and the infant driven protocol for infants in the NICU Staff Education * Provides for staff competency through education provided in the Breastfeeding Management Classes, 5 hour CHAMPS Breastfeeding Clinical Competency Training and checkoffs, and ongoing/annual staff education regarding breastfeeding * Serve as preceptor for nurses during shift(s) scheduled for lactation orientation Patient Experience * Project professional, caring and helpful image to patients, family members and visitors * Plans care considering patient’s needs and preferences * Offer support for breastfeeding mothers of newborns after discharge by offering/overseeing breastfeeding support groups and/or informing patients of available community resources for lactation support Self-Development: * Maintain competency to ensure safe and effective patient care * Completes all annual competency requirements * Stays current with lactation practices and Baby Friendly initiatives Regulatory Knowledge: * Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements * Adheres to NMHS/NMMC policies, procedures, and guidelines Job Knowledge: * Must be licensed as a registered nurse or speech therapist in the state of Mississippi * Must maintain certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) * Must maintain departmental requirements for continuing education, including certification in BLS * Must have effective communication and teaching skills * Must complete and validate all competency criteria for a registered nurse * Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care * General knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards
Requirements:
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:RN Certification
Education
You must have the following education to apply:Associates
