Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant-IBCLCMass 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 SummaryPer diem lactation consultant-IBCLC required. Per diem minimum requirements: 16 weekend hours per month, 1 major summer holiday, 1 major winter holiday.The lactation consultant is a health care professional who is knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in lactation and breastfeeding management. The primary focus of this position is to provide education, assistance, and support to breastfeeding women and newborns. The lactation consultant will also provide education to the perinatal nurses who will be caring for maternity patients. The lactation consultant will provide education within the scope of the childbirth education program as well as continued consultation to patients who are in need of services post-discharge. The lactation consultant will be responsible for creating policies and procedures within the scope of breastfeeding essential functions: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in a variety of patient care situations; establishment and implementation of breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to staff; training and education of all staff in the skills necessary to implement breastfeeding policy; maintains and expands knowledge and skills for lactation consultant practice by participating in continuing education programs and professional development activities; interface with childbirth educators to educate consistently and comprehensively on breastfeeding issues; establishment of an employee breastfeeding program so that employees returning to work may continue breastfeeding; follow-up with breastfeeding patients as appropriate – availability as a referral source for NWH; referral and communication to primary care provider as appropriate.QualificationsCurrent licensure in nursing in Massachusetts; IBCLC certification; demonstrated, successful teaching experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of business administration preferred; BSN preferred; recent OB or mother/baby nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult patients required. CPR training required.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Additional job descriptionRemote typeOnsiteWork location2014 Washington StreetScheduled weekly hours0Employee typePer diemWork shiftRotating (United States of America)Pay range$45.52 - $110.00/hourlyGradeRN260AAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt 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.