Lactation Support Specialist - RN (Acute Care)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide assessment, intervention, and education on breastfeeding for childbearing families across the network. You will document all teaching and interventions and collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to advance lactation care.

Requirements include an RN license with Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least two years of OB nursing experience; preferred are higher nursing degrees and lactation experience in acute or community

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years' OB nursing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation assessment, intervention and education for breastfeeding families.
• Communicate with professional staff and document teaching and interventions.
• Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Skills

OB nursing

Communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide assessment, intervention, and education on breastfeeding for childbearing families across the network. You will document all teaching and interventions and collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to advance lactation care.

Requirements include an RN license with Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least two years of OB nursing experience; preferred are higher nursing degrees and lactation experience in acute or community