RN Lactation Consultant

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse in Kaleida Health's Obstetrical Department delivers direct patient care using the Nursing Process for obstetric and neonatal needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise non-licensed staff within the unit, focusing on lactation support and education.

The role requires a BSN or specialty certification, RN licensure, and BLS on hire. IBCLC preferred; extensive lactation knowledge and postpartum care experience are essential for success in this unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; RN required.
• BLS certification required on hire and maintained.
• BSN or specialty certification required.
• IBCLC preferred; other lactation credentials acceptable if applicable.
• 1 year RN experience in Mother Baby, Lactation, NICU or L&D in past 3 years.
• Internal applicants require related experience; external applicants need 1 year in 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in obstetrics using the Nursing Process.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise non-licensed staff.
• Provide lactation support, education and counseling to patients and families.
• Assess breastfeeding needs and develop educational plans for staff and patients.

Skills

RN care

Lactation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education & counseling

Education

BSN or specialty certification

BLS certification

IBCLC preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Obstetrical Department delivers direct patient care utilizing the Nursing Process to patients with obstetrical, and neonatal health needs. He or she collaborates with other health professionals in coordinating patient care and provides direction to other non-licensed personnel within the department. Is reponsible for applying the nursing process in the care of the breastfeeding mother and infant, with a focus on clinical assessment and support of lactation needs, encouragement, education and consultation. The RN lactation consultant possesses professional knowledge of the breastfeeding process, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues. Knowledge of premature infants and from newborns to toddlers. Possesses knowledge of the breastfeeding care and educational principles, practices, procedures and techniques required to assess learning needs, develop an educational plan, and teach/counsel staff, patients and family members and evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction.

Education And Credentials

Graduate of an accredited program in nursing required and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Existing WCHOB RNs must acquire BLS certification as part of the training and orientation to OCH. Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing or Specialty certification required, if one is absent upon hire or transfer into the position it must be obtained within three (3) years. Lactation Consultant American Academy of Pediatric NRP within one year and must maintain thereafter. Registered Nurse upon hire required. IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is the first preference. If absent upon bidding, must be obtained within two years of hire/transfer effective 6/10/14 and remain current and active. If IBCLC is absent upon bidding, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) is the second preference.

Experience

1 year of experience in RN position in Mother Baby, Lactation, NICU or Labor & Delivery within past 3 years required.

For Registered Nurse clinical positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. External applicants must have a minimum of one (1) continuous year of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.

Working Conditions

Essential:* Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00FTE: 0.200000Weekend/Holiday Requirement: YesOn Call Required: NoWith Rotation: Work Arrangement: OnsiteUnion Code: U15 - CWA 1168 Millard Suburban RNRequisition ID#: 22504Grade: RN3Pay Frequency: Bi-WeeklySalary Range: $46.44 -$59.42*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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