Lactation Consultant - PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an RN lactation consultant to assess and support breastfeeding couples, plan and evaluate care, and provide education to antepartum, post-partum and neonatal patients. The role emphasizes coordinating lactation support across the care continuum and monitoring for breastfeeding problems.

Candidates should have RN licensure in Georgia; IBCLC or breastfeeding counseling certification preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Georgia with current non-restricted license.
• IBCLC certification preferred or breastfeeding counselor certification preferred.
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience in relevant area; 1 year in education; 2 years in Maternal Child health.

Responsabilités

• Educate patients and staff on lactation management and breastfeeding support.
• Coordinate and evaluate lactation care using nursing process and established policies.

Connaissances

Lactation education

Nursing knowledge

Formation

RN license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Overview:

Assessment and evaluation of the breastfeeding couplet. This includes planning, implementing and evaluating care based on this assessment. Provides and coordinates lactation assistance, education, and support to antepartum, post-partum, and neonatal patients (inclusive of adolescents and adults) through the use of the nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Monitoring couplet to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems and to provide an environment that effectively supports the breastfeeding families. Providing patient/staff education and support in all aspects of lactation management.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing high quality education programs and activities that promote health of the patient and community through the life cycle, and individual development of the staff according to learning needs identified through a variety of sources to facilitate patient care.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree of Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of clinical nursing in area of specialty Required or
• 1 year of education experience Required
• 2 years experience in Maternal Child area Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure with current non-restricted Georgia license Required
• IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Preferred or
• has received certification as a breastfeeding counselor Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital