Staff Nurse- Lactation Consultant Full time Nights- MSH

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New York seeks a Staff Nurse - Lactation Consultant to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves assessing patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and relevant clinical experience, including lactation consulting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing program; BSN preferred.
• 1+ year of Lactation Consultant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care by incorporating Relationship Centered Care.
• Assesses and evaluates patient care needs using critical thinking skills.
• Educates patients and caregivers about their care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Empathy

Education

BSN

Job description

Staff Nurse - Lactation Consultant Full Time Nights - MSH

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Description

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of Relationship Centered Care and applying the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards.
• Assesses and evaluates patient care needs, using critical thinking skills.
• Integrates assessment and intervention skills in nursing care delivery.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Prioritizes patient care tasks, including teaching, rounding, coaching, planning, and delegation.
• Educates patients and caregivers about their care plans, transitions, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Manages assignments within the Modified Primary Nursing model and uses resources efficiently.

Patient Experience

• Models Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care through actions like admission welcome, bedside report, hourly rounding, and discharge planning.
• Considers patient values, preferences, and needs in all care aspects.
• Builds therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Uses evidence-based practices to understand patient perceptions.
• Handles service recovery and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrates caring, empathy, and active listening.

Quality and Safety

• Practices safe, patient-centered care and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Applies clinical skills crucial for quality and safety.
• Implements process improvements and participates in review processes.
• Contributes to quality initiatives and research.
• Follows high-reliability principles to ensure safety.
• Escalates safety hazards per protocol.
• Documents practice accurately for quality and compliance.

Operations

• Performs charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Coordinates resource utilization and inventory.
• Escalates resource issues promptly.
• Ensures cost-effective, patient-focused care.
• Documents thoroughly and accurately.
• Facilitates patient throughput.

Professional Development

• Supports a positive environment for colleagues and patients.
• Advances clinical skills from novice to expert.
• Projects professionalism and caring communication.
• Incorporates ethics into decision-making.
• Engages in lifelong learning and innovation.
• Gains knowledge relevant to role and community needs.
• Participates in committees and initiatives.
• Serves as a role model and preceptor.
• Assumes leadership roles within the unit.
• Promotes research and evidence-based practice.
• Participates in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Relevant clinical competence in assigned area.
• Current NYS RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• NRP certification for Labor and Delivery/NICU preferred.
• IBCLC license required.
• 1+ year of Lactation Consultant experience preferred.