Certified Lactation Consultant

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Company: 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

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