Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse

Beacon Health System • Part-time • South Bend, IN, US • 4d ago

Job Description

Reports to the Director, Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Provides breast-feeding training sessions for expectant and new mothers. Also provides lactation management services to clients on an outpatient basis. Oversees the retail sale (or rental) of breast-feeding related equipment.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides lactation management services (in accordance with the Hospital's philosophy, policies/procedures and standards) to expectant and new parents by:

Delivering lactation management services to all in-patient breast-feeding patients.
Creating a milieu that promotes learning for Hospital staff and patients.
Conducting bedside lactation rounds daily.
Consulting with mothers who are having breast-feeding problems.
Participating (as appropriate) in communication and decision-making activities for obstetrical services.
Selecting appropriate breast-feeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
Overseeing breast pump rentals and retail sales within the Department.
Conducting quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program; also completing required reports and records.
Maintaining records and preparing various reports for the Director as required.
Performing follow-up telephone consultations.
Communicating with Physicians or Practitioners in regards to breast-feeding problems or issues.
Referring new breast-feeding mothers to outside resources as needed for follow-up (WIC, private lactation consultants, support groups, etc.).

Oversees Activities Related To Outpatient Lactation Management Services By

Delivering lactation management services to outpatient breast-feeding mothers.
Planning and organizing activities related to the lactation management services that are done on an outpatient basis.
Consulting with mothers who are having breast-feeding problems after they have left the Hospital.
Performing follow-up telephone consultations with post-delivery clients.
Communicating with Physicians or Practitioners in regard to breast-feeding problems or issues.
Serving as a resource to all Hospital staff regarding breast-feeding related topics or issues.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

Assisting with community outreach or other educational activities as requested.
Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education And Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program. Maintaining a valid and current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana is required. A minimum of two years of successful clinical experience in mother/child nursing (newborn intensive care included) is required. Current professional certification as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is required or must be obtained within two years of hire.

Knowledge & Skills

Requires in-depth knowledge of lactation principles and practices.
Requires the ability to successfully teach breast-feeding skills to mothers. Also requires the ability to conduct educational programs for individuals and groups of various ages.
Requires the ability to work effectively with a number of patient care units (Mother/Baby, NICU and Pediatrics) and various levels of care providers as needed.
Requires a solid understanding of the Hospital's philosophy and standards as they relate to lactation management services.
Requires the ability to interact effectively with individuals who may be under stress.
Requires the ability to function independently as an outpatient educator.
Demonstrates a good understanding of breast-feeding related outside resources.
Demonstrates planning, organization and analytical skills.
Requires the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact with a diverse group of clients (and their families). Also requires the ability to speak in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively use audio-visual equipment and various teaching materials.

Working Conditions

Works in a classroom and patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
May be exposed to bio-hazards.

Physical Demands