Registered Nurse, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant, NICU (36 hours, Days, Every 3rd Weekend)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced RN Lactation Consultant to join their NICU team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support diverse families, enhance breastfeeding practices, and contribute to the health outcomes of infants. The position involves collaboration with healthcare professionals and the development of educational programs for parents. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, IBCLC certification, and strong interpersonal skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and infants, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant is essential.
• Bilingual abilities and NICU experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support NICU parents and infants, connecting with them on postpartum care.
• Develop programs and improve patient education for NICU infants.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Ability

Multilingual Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Education

Nursing Degree (Diploma, ASN or BSN)

Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse, IBCLC - Lactation Consultant

Department: NICU

Schedule: 36 hours (Days, Every Third Weekend)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Experienced RN Lactation Consultant to support NICU parents and infants and connect with NICU parents on postpartum. Additionally, follow NICU infants through the continuum to pediatrics. Incredible opportunity to work in a safety net hospital with a diverse patient population to best support breastfeeding. Many opportunities to partner with the current IBCLC to develop programs, support patients in antepartum, improve patient education and continue to grow in improving health outcomes for NICU infants. NICU experience a plus, bilingual abilities a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Certified Lactation Consultant - IBCLC
• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterostomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.

The exact hours and schedule is open to discussion and has some flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans