Lactation RN Specialist – Maternal & Newborn Care

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 73.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Per diem

Zusammenfassung

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide specialized care to mothers and infants, educating and supporting successful breastfeeding practices. The role collaborates with NICU staff to tailor feeding strategies for preterm or medically fragile babies.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Nursing, RN license, and CLC certification; IBCLC preferred. 1-2 years in acute care lactation support is expected; per diem daytime shifts are available onsite.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license in state required.
• CLC Certification required; IBCLC preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical acute care nursing experience required.

Aufgaben

• Educate mothers on breastfeeding techniques and latch.
• Address breastfeeding challenges such as nipple pain and engorgement.
• Advise on pumping, storage, and handling of breast milk.
• Assess mothers and infants to identify lactation issues and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with NICU staff to optimize feeding strategies for preterm or medically fragile babies.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Patient assessment

Problem solving

Collaboration

Teaching

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to provide specialized care to mothers and infants, educating and supporting successful breastfeeding practices. The role collaborates with NICU staff to tailor feeding strategies for preterm or medically fragile babies.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Nursing, RN license, and CLC certification; IBCLC preferred. 1-2 years in acute care lactation support is expected; per diem daytime shifts are available onsite.