Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
SUMMARY: Acts as facilitator educator and resource person for staff physicians and breastfeeding families throughout the childbearing cycle. Provides educational programs and participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program. Assists in establishing and maintaining the standard of care for breastfeeding families through participation in continuous quality improvement activities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BSN required MS preferred. Graduate from accredited school of nursing.
Experience: Requires a minimum of three years of experience in Maternal Child Health Nursing. A minimum of 1 year teaching experience with adult learners preferred.
License: Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
Maintains lactation consultant (IBLCE) and a Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certifications.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1514
Department: Center For Breastfeeding
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.66 $67.05 Hourly
Required Experience:
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