What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant (RN) position at St. Clare's - Denville?
Overview
At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
Provides education to patients and nurses about Breastfeeding and human lactation. Assists mothers in initiating and continuing Breastfeeding. Provides care to patients raging from neonatal through geriatric.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Associates Degree Nursing & or Undergraduate/Bachelor’s Nursing 2. Valid New Jersey Licensure3. Basic Life Support 4. NRP 5. IBCLC Certification 6. Minimum of five years’ experience working with childbearing families or maternal health
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