Nurse Consultant Part-Time

Hourly Pay Range:
$40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.

Position Highlights: RN Lactation Consultant
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant
Full Time/Part Time: Part time 20 hours per week
Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 (variable) rotation of Saturday coverage
Required Travel: no

Serves as a consultant to the inpatient units when difficulties with a breastfeeding dyad are beyond the knowledge or training of a staff nurse.

• Consults develops and implements breastfeeding procedures including follow-up evaluations for breastfeeding patients and assessments of pregnant patients referred by the hospital staff physician or physicians office staff.
• Serves as a liaison between the community and NWCH providing ongoing expertise education and support to groups and individuals.
• Provides a communication link between the hospital and physicians office to assure coordination of patient care and maintains communication with physicians concerning patients experiencing breastfeeding problems.
• Works with the appropriate shared governance councils to update policies procedures and documentation relating to the breastfeeding dyad.

Successful completion of an Associates degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing required. Certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required or obtained within one year of hire
Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required

The verbal communication skills necessary to effectively work with patients nursing staff and physicians.
The written communication skills necessary to provide good documentation and to prepare educational material.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients and other members of the health care team.
Presentation skills necessary to effectively teach prenatal classes and to do in-service programs for health care providers.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (Premium pay such as shift on call holiday and more based on an employees job (For eligible positions)
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Various Medical Dental Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. When you work for Endeavor Health you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. At Endeavor Health we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belongingeach of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe seamless and personal care. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best learn and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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