Job Description - Lactation Consultant PRN (24031151)
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Lactation Consultant PRN (24031151)
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Days
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible for the assessment and management of breastfeeding mothers and babies, particularly those with problems or concerns. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of nursing processes and procedures concerning lactation patients and their infants. Supports training and support of new associates on breastfeeding techniques and standards of care; serves as a subject matter expert to the units in their facility. Will need to demonstrate a developing knowledge and skills relevant to lactation and adult learning principles. Basic knowledge of Adult Learning Principles needed to plan, implement, and present/facilitate education for clients and/or hospital staff. Experience demonstrating the competent assessment, treatment, and care of all ages, including neonates.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Assesses the lactating patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of records, and clinical data.
- Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes in a timely manner to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Manages lactation issues and utilizes appropriate resources to solve problems for inpatients (OB, NICU, and PEDS populations) and for outpatients as needed.
- Assists adoptive mothers wanting to breastfeed.
- Coordinates the support for breastfeeding of separated mother/infants.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma
- Three years of nursing experience
- RN State of Employment or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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