Lactation Consultant - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to provide assessment, intervention and education on breastfeeding for families choosing to breastfeed. You will document teaching and interventions, support nursing staff and contribute to physician education on breastfeeding; requires strong communication and computer skills.

Required: Associate's Degree, 2+ years OB nurse experience; NJ RN license; BLS; IBCLC preferred within 3 years of

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (required)
• A minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families.
• Assess, intervene and educate regarding breastfeeding.
• Document teaching and interventions; assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Proficient computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's/Master's 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.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what its like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's Degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Nursing
• Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

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