RN IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Mother Baby Obstetrics, Nights

Organization

4 East Obstetrics

Applies in-depth knowledge of a wide range of maternal and neonatal acute and chronic conditions that may affect breastfeeding. Assesses and manages complex lactation problems and assists the mother in attaining her individual breastfeeding goals. Functions as a member of the multi‑disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurses, health care professionals and patients.

FT Nights – 36 hours per week, 3–12 hour shifts

• Provides direct care for inpatient mother‑baby couplets and neonates.
• Develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and revises preparations for childbirth, newborn care, sibling preparation, postpartum, and breastfeeding classes for expectant and new parents.
• Develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and revises preceptorships, in‑service programs, workshops and continuing education classes on topics related to breastfeeding management for nursing staff, medical staff, and students of health care–related fields (RN, ARNP, CNM, MD, RD, etc.) as well as staff education materials.
• Assists in the management of the breast pump rental station.
• Manages workflow in the perinatal education department.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates good training and mentoring practices on a regular basis. Acts as a mentor to a person in need of support and direction. Makes a concerted effort to seek problem definition so it is clearly understood, clarifying and refining goals, as needed. Knows how to make personal gains apparent, supporting pride in accomplishment. Cites specific examples of conduct and responds to lack of progress in constructive ways.
  
  Encourages two‑way dialogue, soliciting opinions of people being trained and mentored. Explores alternative solutions and approaches which make a person or team more likely to accomplish their goals.
• Operations Management (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate operations management in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Lactation Knowledge (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of lactation knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

• International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants – Certification
• Registered Nurse – Licensure

Bachelor's:
Nursing (Required)

Relevant work experience: 1 year

• Affordable high‑quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑/long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program (inquiry available)

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