Job Description

The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $61.60 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Hours: 1500 - 2330

The Lactation Consultant RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who participates and assists in evaluating and improving nursing care of breast-feeding patients.
• Consults with nursing, medical staff and other disciplines to achieve this goal.
• Teaches and demonstrates specific nursing care techniques related to the breast-feeding patient.
• Assists in the development of nursing care procedures for the breast-feeding patient.
• Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

• Assessment - collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Diagnosis - analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.
• Outcomes Identification - identifies expected outcomes for plan individualized to the patient or situation. 
• Planning - develops a plan that prescribes strategies or alternatives to attain expected outcomes. 
• Implementation - implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs education strategies to promote health and a safe environment. 
• Evaluation - evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Collaboration - Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services when choosing practice options that would result in the same expected outcome.
• Integrates research findings into practice. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions

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Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• CPR - Basic Life Support
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
• Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years)

Preferred:

• One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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