Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Title: Lactation Consultant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: OB Support Center

Req #: 0000252745

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52.95 - $68.84 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:
The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of infants. Acts as a consultant to parents on postpartum. Conducts follow up with parents as needed. Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding. Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research. Reviews and maintains all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding. Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities. Maintains regulatory compliance as appropriate. Maintains logs and prepares monthly reports as requested.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• At least 2 years experience in Lactation Consulting
• Successful completion of all Orientation programs required by Cooperman Barnabas Medical

Preferred:

• RN experience in mother/baby, postpartum care, women's health care

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Current New Jersey RN Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Current IBCLC certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Part-Time
• Days
• 15 hours weekly

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breastfeeding
• Assesses the educational needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family
• Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced-based practice and current research
• Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding
• Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness
• Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding.
• Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities
• Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding
• Reviews and maintains current/all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding
• Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service
• Adheres to patient rights and provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, coworkers and supervisors
• Listens and communicates effectively
• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem-solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department function
• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks appropriate guidance
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates sound judgment; accepts and benefits from constructive criticism
• Professional Development Job Awareness
• Participates in ongoing education as required
• Demonstrates methods of establishment of breast milk for the mother of the premature infant
• Provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of NICU infants

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.