Job Title: Lactation Consultant RN
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: OB Support Center
Req #: 0000220489
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $40.00 - $58.00 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Summary:
The Lactation Consultant RN provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of infants. Acts as a consultant to parents on postpartum. Conducts follow up with parents as needed. Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research. Reviews and maintains all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding. Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities. Maintains regulatory compliance as appropriate. Maintains logs and prepares monthly reports as requested. Provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of NICU infants.
Qualifications:
Required:Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
Actively participate in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast-feeding. Assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family. Assesses the educational needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs. Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research. Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding. Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding. Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding. Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness. Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding.
Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities. Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding. Reviews and maintains current/all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding. Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant. Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service. Adheres to patient rights provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records. Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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