Mother/Baby Lactation Counselor PRN Day/Evenings

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Nursing Manager to oversee the lactation care provided to breastfeeding patients. You will function as a primary care partner with physicians and the health team, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs related to breastfeeding.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN licensure, and IBCLC certification, plus 2 years of related lactation clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• 2 years full-time equivalent clinical lactation experience.
• Current RN license in Maryland.
• IBCLC certification required.
• Healthcare Provider CPR (biennial).
• Ability to instruct and support patients.

Responsabilités

• Oversee nursing management and evaluation of care for breastfeeding participants.
• Functions as a primary care provider in collaboration with physicians and health team members.
• Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs related to breastfeeding.

Connaissances

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Patient education

Patient assessment

Interventions planning

Outcome evaluation

Formation

Associate Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

Under general supervision, assumes responsibility for the nursing management and evaluation of care provided to patients who participate in the practice of breastfeeding. Functions as a primary care provider in collaboration with physicians and other health team members. Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs related to breast feeding.

Education: Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required

Experience: 2 years full-time (or equivalent) directly related clinical experience

Skills: Knowledge of techniques and the application of lactation theory.

• Skill in written and oral communication
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Ability to instruct and support patients
• Ability to assess patients, plan effective interventions and evaluate outcomes from those interventions.

Licensures, Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• IBCLC certification required
• Healthcare Provider CPR biennial
• Additional certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS, NRP) for specialty care areas are required upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity and physical mobility; hear and communicate orally.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, walking and lifting (Up to 20 lbs).

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment of the post-partum nursery area.
• Routine exposure to body fluids.

Pay Range

$32.18 - $49.46

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.