Lactation Consultant - Per Diem - Night

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hackensack Meridian Health in Red Bank, NJ is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide assessment, intervention and education on breastfeeding for childbearing families across the network. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least two years of OB nursing experience, with strong communication and computer skills; NJ RN license required; Bachelor's/Master's in Nursing preferred.

You will collaborate with medical staff, document teaching, and contribute to nursing education

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Provide lactation assessment, intervention and education to breastfeeding families.
• Coordinate lactation consults with care teams and document teaching and interventions.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Computer skills (MS Office/GoogleSuite

Educación

Associate's Degree in Nursing

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

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

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.