Lactation Consultant RN Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Lactation Consultant RN Per Diem for the Mother-Baby unit (3AB). The role involves identifying educational needs, planning and delivering lactation education, and maintaining records as a lactation resource for staff and patients.

The ideal candidate is a current NJ-licensed RN with IBCLC certification, BLS, and NRP to support inpatient and/or outpatient breastfeeding services.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Jersey.
• IBCLC certification required.
• BLS certification required; NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs of breastfeeding mothers and nursing staff in LDR/Mother-Baby, NICU, Antepartum and Pediatrics.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate one-on-one and in-service educational programs with Clinical Specialist.
• Develop and maintain records and serve as a lactation resource person.

Skills

Education planning

Lactation consultation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

New Jersey RN license

IBCLC certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Lactation Consultant RN Per Diem

Mother-Baby 3AB

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The Lactation Consultant RN Per Diem will:

• Identify educational needs of the LDR/Mother-Baby, NICU, Antepartum and Pediatric breastfeeding mother and nursing staff
• Plan, implement, and evaluate one-on-one and in-service educational programs in conjunction with the Clinical Specialist
• Develop and maintain records and serves as a lactation resource person
• Provide consultation, promotion, and support to medical staff as requested

Requirements:

• Current licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Prior experience working with breastfeeding mothers on an inpatient and/or outpatient basis. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification.
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) certification.

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.

Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.