Lactation Consultant-Per Diem

Job Summary Per Diem lactation consultant-IBCLC required. Per Diem minimum requirements: 16 weekend hours per month, 1 major summer holiday, 1 major winter holiday. Responsibilities 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 provide education to the perinatal nurses caring for maternity patients. The Lactation Consultant will provide education within the scope of the Childbirth Education Program as well as continue consultation to patients in need of post‑discharge services. 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 a breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to staff. Training and education of all staff in the skills necessary to implement the breastfeeding policy. Maintaining and expanding 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 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. Qualifications Current 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, and adult patients required. CPR training required. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $45.52 - $110.00/Hourly Grade RN260A 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 Framework At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr