Lactation Consultant RN - Expert Breastfeeding Support

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a Lactation Consultant RN in DeKalb Township, Illinois. The role involves evaluating nursing care and assisting breast-feeding patients, collaborating with medical staff, and teaching nursing techniques. Requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing, certification as a Registered Nurse in Illinois, CPR certification, and recent nursing experience. Join us to contribute to patient education and care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• Must be a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• IBCLC certification required.
• Must have recent nursing experience or be a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve nursing care for breast-feeding patients.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance patient care.
• Teach nursing care techniques related to breast-feeding.
• Develop nursing care procedures for breast-feeding patients.
• Integrate research findings into nursing practice.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnosis

Outcomes Identification

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Collaboration

Patient Interaction

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse in Illinois

CPR - Basic Life Support

Certification by IBCLC

Current nursing experience

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a Lactation Consultant RN in DeKalb Township, Illinois. The role involves evaluating nursing care and assisting breast-feeding patients, collaborating with medical staff, and teaching nursing techniques. Requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing, certification as a Registered Nurse in Illinois, CPR certification, and recent nursing experience. Join us to contribute to patient education and care.