Lactation Consultant RN- BWH
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryThe Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Departments Clinical Practice Manual.
The registered nurse demonstrates initiative knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment plan implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.
For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions:
-Organization of Patient Care
The Staff Nurse will be responsible for:
Providing lactation support and care for patients
Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.
Accountable for assessing planning implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric areas such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.
-Quality of Care
Documents patient care in a manner that is clear complete concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family information from other members of the health care team intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the departments documentation standards.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
Provides a safe environment for patients staff family and visitors.
Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
-Coordination/Collaboration
Interacts with patients families and colleagues in a professional manner.
Collaborates with other discipline(s).
Develops utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.
-Education
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
-Research
Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
-Budget
Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
Assesses patients acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing transfers and assignments.
Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
-Personnel
Participates in the orientation of new staff members students and others as appropriate.
Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff as appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit e.g. flexibility in relation to patient assignments shift assignment or work schedule.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - MA State License
Experience
2 years experience in lactation consulting with minimum 3 years inpatient RN experience in mother/baby required with NICU experience preferred. IBCLC required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service teamwork communication respect for others and time/priority management.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
36 hour day/evening rotating shift.
7:00 am-7:30 pm and/or 11:00 am-11:30 pm with weekend rotations per MNA contract.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$41.71 - $105.65/HourlyGrade
MNA333EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
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