Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits starting day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship programs and leadership

Inpatient lactation experiences

Résumé du poste

Emory Healthcare is seeking a compassionate nurse to educate new mothers on breastfeeding, assist with milk expression using breast pumps, and provide patient support while coordinating with physicians. This role emphasizes ongoing education and collaboration with the care team.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from a certified nursing program, an active nursing license, and BLS certification; the Georgia Licensure Board requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified nursing program.
• Valid nursing license (Georgia Licensing Board).
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Educate new mothers on breastfeeding across all phases and care considerations.
• Assist with milk expression using breast pumps and respond to patient questions.
• Collaborate with physicians and managers on professional development and attend in-services.

Formation

Graduate of a certified nursing school

Active nursing license (Georgia Licensing Board)

BLS certification

Description du poste

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1


• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs


• Family-focused benefits


• Wellness incentives


• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more!


• inpatient lactation experience**

Description

Job Summary: Educates new mothers on all phases of breastfeeding including reasons for breast feeding, care while breast feeding, and information on how to breastfeed. Assists with processes and expressing of milk using breast pumps. Provides support to patients and responds to questions. Assists physicians in diagnosing breast disease. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Advises physicians of any physical conditions affecting the new mother that impact on ability to breast feed. May provide training to other staff. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a certified nursing school. Licensure: Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Certifications: BLS certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Light 1-10 lbs): 0-33% of the work day (occasionally), negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently), negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, occasional standing & walking, frequent sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock , floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.