RN - Lactation Consultant - Child Services
RN - Lactation Consultant - Child Services
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$ 31 - 44
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Salary Range: $31.50 - $44.50Union Position:
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The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants.Job Description
The consultants primary responsibility is to facilitate a positive and successful experience with breastfeeding for the patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The Lactation Consultant has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients.Qualifications
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred including but not limited to Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).One-year experience in womens and childrens health services breastfeeding practices and understanding the care of a newborn.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of hire. Current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification required if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). IBCLC must be obtained when eligibility requirements are met.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
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