Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

InterMed, P.A.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

InterMed, P.A. in Maine is seeking an experienced lactation consultant RN to support the caregiver-infant dyad by assessing and addressing feeding needs with the nursing team.

You will document plans of care, educate families on latch techniques, and collaborate to develop standards of practice while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality. A strong background in maternal/child nursing and IBCLC certification are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience in maternal/child nursing.
• Proficient in Windows applications; EMR experience preferred.
• Excellent professional judgement and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses lactation needs by taking histories, examining patients, and gathering infant/family data.
• Analyzes and documents physical, psychological, and social factors to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Communicates plan and pertinent information to the health care team for coordinated care.
• Maintains accurate medical records and updates care as needs change.
• Guides caregiver on latch positions and techniques to minimize complications.
• Assists with positioning and latch, hand expression, and alternate feeding methods.
• Teaches lactation to other healthcare professionals and supervises training.
• Participates in development and evaluation of standards of practice and policies.
• Manages and prioritizes competing responsibilities and maintains HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Windows applications

Job description

SUMMARY: This position provides support for the caregiver infant breastfeeding/chest feeding dyad. Works collaboratively with the nursing team to make clinical assessments to address patient’s feeding needs and goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses patients’ lactation needs by obtaining medical histories, examining patients, and gathering information about the baby and family setting.
• Analyzes and documents physical, psychological, and social factors in developing an individualized plan of care.
• Communicates the plan of care and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team to provide coordinated patient treatment.
• Keeps accurate medical records and updates nursing care whenever conditions, needs, or goals of the patient change.
• Provides guidance to caregiver on proper positions and latch techniques to minimize potential complications.
• Assists with positioning and latch, hand expression, alternative feeding methods such as cup, syringe and SNS.
• Teaches lactation instruction to other healthcare professionals and monitors the proper performance of their training to patients.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within area of lactation.
• Manages, organizes and prioritizes competing responsibilities simultaneously and independently.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
• Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• 3+ years of clinical experience in maternal/child nursing required.
• Proficient in Windows applications, electronic medical records preferred.
• Excellent professional judgement and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

License/Certifications:

• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire
• IBCLC certification required
• Unencumbered active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maine preferred

The estimated compensation range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors , including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation plans above and beyond base compensation.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Int Bd Cert Lact Consult

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