Registered Nurse, RN - Lactation Nurse

TuftsMedicine; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free parking

Job summary

TuftsMedicine's Lactation Program Counselor collaborates with the healthcare team to promote, protect and support breastfeeding, providing inpatient and outpatient program development and patient consultations. This 32-hour-per-week, full-time RN role in Massachusetts requires current RN licensure, BLS, and 2+ years of inpatient lactation experience; IBCLC is preferred.

The position emphasizes professional nursing care, care planning, discharge planning, and staff mentorship within a complex

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure is required.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Department-specific certification(s) may be required.
• Minimum of 2 years inpatient lactation consultation experience.
• IBCLC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in lactation program development and quality initiatives.
• Provides lactation consultations to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to promote breastfeeding.
• Develops and documents individualized plans of care and discharge plans.
• Mentors and precepts staff; participates in education and professional development.

Skills

Lactation counseling

Nursing process

Patient communication

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

IBCLC Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

The Lactation Program Counselor will collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. She/he will be responsible for inpatient and outpatient program development as well as providing patient consultation to both populations.

Hours: 32 hours - Full Time

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

1. Level I - 0 - Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
2. Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
3. Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
4. Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.

Job Overview

The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
5. Minimum of 2 years in-patient lactation consultation experience. Knowledge of clinical breastfeeding issues common to the early postpartum period.
6. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
10. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
13. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
14. Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Physical Requirements

1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities

1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are dist