Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse; RN

Department:

35015 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Administration:
Obstetrics/Gynecology and Peds Office

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

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** rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Registry Position - 12 HR day shift from 7am-7pm. Minimum requirement five shifts every six weeks. Two of those shifts must be weekend shifts.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Lactation Management
  • 4)
    Provides a communication link between the hospital and health care provider’s office to assure coordination of patient care and maintains communication with health care providers concerning patients experiencing lactation and breastfeeding problems.
  • 5)
    Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation based on stages of life and developmental status.
  • 1)
    Serves as a consultant when difficulties with lactation are beyond the knowledge and/or training of the health care provider.
  • 2)
    Consults, develops and implements lactation plans of care.
  • 3)
    Serves as a liaison and/or facilitator between the community and hospital providing ongoing expertise, education and support to groups and individuals.
• Education
  • 1)
    Provides education for mothers and family in correct lactation management.
  • 2)
    Educates patients, families and health care team members.
  • 3)
    Develops and implements ongoing lactation educational program annually on lactation for the healthcare team.
• Process Improvement
  • 1)
    Participates in lactation program development and implementation.
  • 2)
    Works with the appropriate shared governance structure on issues relating to lactation.
  • 3)
    Participates in development of policies, procedures, algorithms and guidelines specific to lactation practice at site and system levels.
  • 4)
    Identifies, monitors and evaluates quality and safety issues related to practice.
  • 5)
    Maintains phone consultation system for lactation questions and problems.
  • 6)
    Represents the lactation department at unit/system/community meetings.
• Assessment
  • 1)
    The RN Lactation Consultant is a registered professional nurse who provides holistic nursing care through the nursing process to individuals, groups, families, or communities, that includes but is not limited to: #2 - #6
  • 2)
    Collecting comprehensive data through assessment that is pertinent to the condition of the mother and baby’s health.
  • 3)
    Analyzing assessment data to create nursing diagnosis and determine the necessary interventions.
  • 4)
    Coordination of plan of care implementation with the health care team.
  • 5)
    Consultation to influence the identified plan to enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
  • 6)
    Evaluation of progress towards attainment of goals and health outcomes.
• Evidence Based Practice
  • 1)
    Evaluates and integrates research findings into lactation practice.
  • 2)
    Maintains current knowledge of lactation research and reflects this knowledge in current lactation practice.
  • 3)
    Participates in lactation research projects.
  • 4)
    Pursues continuing education relevant to lactation consultant practice including reading current professional journals, participating in workshops, seminars, in-service programs, conferences, accredited courses, and professional organizations.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience

Required:

• Effective April 2, 2017, Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), required 3 years minimum experience in Maternal Child Nursing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Global perspective of changing health care environment. Ability to prioritize work. Basic computer skills. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision-making. Able to collaborate as a member of the health care team. Knowledge of lactation equipment and supplies.
• Current RN license in Illinois Certified as International Board Certified Lactation…