Lactation Care RN Specialist & Educator

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County seeks a lactation care RN to collaborate with the medical and nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating lactation care and education. Routinely provides specialized nursing care and education to lactating patients.

Participates in the educational growth of nursing staff in regard to lactation issues. As a Staff Nurse on a per diem basis, you will contribute to competency validation, consultation and research, and be accountable under

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing from an approved program.
• RN license to practice in North Carolina.
• BCLS certification required and recertified every 2 years.
• IBCLC certification within 6 months of start date.
• Breastfeeding Educator Course completed with certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to assess and plan lactation care.
• Implements and evaluates lactation care and patient education.
• Provides specialist nursing care and education to lactating patients.
• Participates in education and competency validation for staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Lactation care

Education delivery

Clinical consultation

Staff training

Nursing practice knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County seeks a lactation care RN to collaborate with the medical and nursing staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating lactation care and education. Routinely provides specialized nursing care and education to lactating patients.

Participates in the educational growth of nursing staff in regard to lactation issues. As a Staff Nurse on a per diem basis, you will contribute to competency validation, consultation and research, and be accountable under