Certified Lactation Consultant
Apply NowCompany: Sharon Hospital
Location: Sharon, CT 06069
Description:
Description
Position at Sharon Hospital
Summary:
Provides professional care through direct lactation assessment, intervention, evaluation, education and follow-up of breastfeeding women affiliated with Sharon Hospital and in the community. The nursing process is utilized in collaboration with the Healthcare team to implement a plan of care specific to the needs of each breastfeeding family.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 15%
2. Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%
3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patient's needs. 15%
4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 15%
5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%
6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within Sharon Hospital & in the community. 15%
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Performs other duties as assigned
Other Information:
Essential:
* International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
* Registered Nurse
Required:
Minimum Experience: 1 year as IBCLC
Preferred: BSN
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant 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: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 1521
Department: Delivery Room
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly
Position at Sharon Hospital
Summary:
Provides professional care through direct lactation assessment, intervention, evaluation, education and follow-up of breastfeeding women affiliated with Sharon Hospital and in the community. The nursing process is utilized in collaboration with the Healthcare team to implement a plan of care specific to the needs of each breastfeeding family.
Responsibilities:
1. Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 15%
2. Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%
3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patient's needs. 15%
4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 15%
5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%
6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within Sharon Hospital & in the community. 15%
7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
8. Performs other duties as assigned
Other Information:
Essential:
* International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
* Registered Nurse
Required:
Minimum Experience: 1 year as IBCLC
Preferred: BSN
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant 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: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 1521
Department: Delivery Room
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly