Lactation Consultant - Part time Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide assessment, intervention, and education on breastfeeding for families across the network. You will collaborate with obstetric teams, document all teaching, and contribute to competency development among nursing staff.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, at least two years as an OB nurse, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsabilités

• Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within the Hackensack Meridian Health Network.
• Document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families.
• Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Connaissances

OB nursing

Communication

Nursing skills

Electronic documentation

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Description du poste

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. It’s 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.