Lactation Consultant

City/State: White Plains, New York | Department: WPH Nursing Mother Baby_1 | Work Shift: Night | Work Days: NIGHTS VARY | Scheduled Hours: 7 PM-7:15 AM | Hours Per Pay Period: 0 | Pay Rate/Range: $58.40 - $75.80 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Job Summary Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the lactation consultant provides direct patient care. The Lactation Consultant collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of lactation services to mother‑baby dyad. The Lactation Consultant assesses lactation needs of the mother‑baby dyad, plans care, implements, and evaluates the lactation interventions in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards both inpatient and outpatient. He/she provides education/instruction to parents prenatally in the classroom setting and collects data related to Baby Friendly Designation and other quality initiatives. He/she demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. Essential Functions Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Plans, implements and evaluates the Lactation orientation and in‑service programs for nursing and physician staff members on an on‑going basis to assure appropriate documentation and skill competency. Facilitates patient education classes and outpatient lactation resources. Ensures Human Donor Milk processes are in alignment with regulatory agencies via documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in data collection, education/instruction related to Baby Friendly initiative in partnership with WPH providers and administrators to ensure the compliance and maintenance of the designation. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision‑making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit‑based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions. Collaborates and communicates with the health care team. Integrates patient rights into work practice. Provides direct patient care as a staff RN as needed. Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control. Develops and participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives. Completes competency requirements for WHPC as well as CERP requirements to maintain IBCLC Certification. Attends mandatory in‑services. Attends staff meetings as required/requested. Utilizes cost containment practices. Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals. Functions as a resource person regarding lactation issues, to hospital staff, physicians and patients. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications BSN required. Registered Nurse license in the State of New York. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required; must be achieved within 6 months of employment. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of employment. IBCLC (International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required upon hire and must be maintained. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in patient care. Knowledge of current lactation trends and practices. Strong teamwork and adaptability; serves as a professional role model. Assessment skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, planning, organizing, sound problem‑solving, judgment and decision‑making capabilities. Stress tolerance and ability to concentrate on fine detail amid interruptions for extended periods. Physical ability to move freely at least 85% of the time, transport up to 50 pounds, and assist patients with minimum one assistant or device. Ability to constantly operate computers and other equipment and respond to emergency signals at all times. White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr