Lactation Consultant-Per Diem

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Job Summary

Per Diem lactation consultant-IBCLC required.
Per Diem minimum requirements: 16 weekend hours per month 1 major summer holiday 1 major winter holiday.

- the Lactation Consultant is a health care professional who is Knowledgeable skilled and experienced in Lactation and breastfeeding management. the primary focus of this position is to provide education assistance and Support to breastfeeding women and newborns. the Lactation Consultant will Also provide education to the perinatal nurses - who will be caring for maternity patients. - - the Lactation Consultant will provide education within the scope of the Childbirth education Program as well as continued consultation to patients who are in need of services post-discharge. - - the Lactation Consultant will be Responsible for creating policies and procedures within the scope of breastfeeding essential functions: assessment planning intervention and evaluation of care in a variety of patient care situations Establishment and implementation of breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to staff training and education of all staff in the skills necessary to implement breastfeeding policy Maintains and expands knowledge and skills for lactation consultant practice by participating in continuing education programs and professional development activities Interface with Childbirth Educators to educate consistently and comprehensively on breastfeeding issues Establishment of an employee breastfeeding program so that employees returning to work may continue breastfeeding Follow-up with breastfeeding patients as appropriate availability as a referral source for NWH Referral and communication to primary care provider as appropriate.

Qualifications: Current Licensure in nursing in Massachusetts IBCLC Certification Demonstrated successful teaching experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of Business Administration Preferred BSN preferred Recent OB or Mother/Baby nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant child adolescent adult patients required. CPR Training Required

Additional Job Description

Onsite

2014 Washington Street

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Per Diem

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$45.52 - $110.00/Hourly

Grade

RN260A

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