Registered Nurse (RN)-Lactation Consultant, per diem, day shift
About The Position
The Board Certified Lactation Consultant Provides competent care to both inpatient and outpatient clients, teaches prenatal breastfeeding classes, and facilitates Baby&Me support groups. Additionally, the RN will provide competent and compassionate nursing care by utilizing the nursing process; as evidenced by assessing / reassessing the patient’s needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating an individualized lactation plan of care by: Performing thorough admission assessment/reassessments in accordance with policy Identify and develops an individualized lactation plan of care and modifies the plan with changes in the patient’s condition Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs throughout the hospitalization Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other on initial assessment and throughout the hospitalization Lactation documentation/plan is accurate and complete Utilizes the eMAR system for expressed breast milk feeding; scanning all patient ID bracelets and all medications/expressed breast milk consistently Demonstrates knowledge of common medications and use with breastfeeding.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in state of Massachusetts
- IBCLC certification required
Nice To Haves
- 5 years of experience in similar role preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides competent care to both inpatient and outpatient clients
- Teaches prenatal breastfeeding classes
- Facilitates Baby&Me support groups
- Performs thorough admission assessment/reassessments in accordance with policy
- Identifies and develops an individualized lactation plan of care and modifies the plan with changes in the patient’s condition
- Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs throughout the hospitalization
- Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other on initial assessment and throughout the hospitalization
- Lactation documentation/plan is accurate and complete
- Utilizes the eMAR system for expressed breast milk feeding; scanning all patient ID bracelets and all medications/expressed breast milk consistently
- Demonstrates knowledge of common medications and use with breastfeeding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
