Lactation Consultant - F/T Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide assessment, intervention, and education on breastfeeding for childbearing families across the network. You will document all teaching and interventions and collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to advance lactation care.

Requirements include an RN license with Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least two years of OB nursing experience; preferred are higher nursing degrees and lactation experience in acute or community

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years' OB nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessment, intervention and education for breastfeeding families.
• Communicate with professional staff and document teaching and interventions.
• Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Skills

OB nursing

Communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to

succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are

team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how

we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of

positive change.

The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Associate's Degree in Nursing.


2. A minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse.


3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


4. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing.


2. Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.


2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, required within 3 years of hire.