Per Diem Lactation Consultant RN, Maternity Care

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced Lactation Consultant to coordinate breastfeeding assessments, provide education to mothers and families, and support clinical care in the hospital and by phone. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, staff training, precise documentation, and collaboration across maternity and NICU units to improve patient outcomes and uphold safety standards.

You will also educate patients on pumps and devices and contribute to department improvement

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes breastfeeding assessments in the hospital and by phone.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and completes breastfeeding teaching of the mother and family in the hospital and by phone.
• Provides breastfeeding management support for patient care delivery in the hospital and by phone according to patient desires.
• Provides education and support to hospital staff and physician practices. Acts as a role model to encourage consistent lactation support and patient care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for documenting lactation support and patient progress. Documents clearly and precisely in the patient's chart, demonstrates knowledge of documentation regulations, and records examination findings, concerns, breastfeeding history, needs assessment, plans, and follow up.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill regarding breastfeeding equipment and procedures. Maintains familiarity with hospital and rental breast pumps, including assembly, cleaning, troubleshooting, and current product information. Educates patients on breastfeeding support devices, including:
• Discusses advantages and disadvantages and provides appropriate recommendations.
• Supports and facilitates departmental improvement initiatives. Coordinates the breast pump rental station with the manager and administrative assistant. Identifies and communicates risk management issues, develops strategies to improve team competency and patient care, participates in protocol development, and collaborates professionally with other departments.
• Demonstrates continued learning by:
• Attending professional conferences
• Completing home study modules
• Reading relevant publications
• Staying current with recommendations regarding diet, medications, chemicals, and treatments affecting lactation
• Maintains a safe environment by:
• Using safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics
• Following standard precautions and isolation procedures
• Following National Patient Safety Goals
• Using approved abbreviations only
• Providing age-appropriate care based on developmental needs
• Physical
• Requirements: As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS.

Job description

Atlantic Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced Lactation Consultant to coordinate breastfeeding assessments, provide education to mothers and families, and support clinical care in the hospital and by phone. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, staff training, precise documentation, and collaboration across maternity and NICU units to improve patient outcomes and uphold safety standards.

You will also educate patients on pumps and devices and contribute to department improvement