Job Description
Overview:
Are you looking to make an impact on the physical, emotional and cultural needs of patients and their families? Join our team as a Lactation Consultant RN at Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN!
This position is 64 hours per two weeks on the Day shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend and three holidays per year. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, pension, 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and more! Check out more of our benefits information here: (url removed)/noncontractRN
The Lactation Consultant assesses and meets specific needs of inpatient breastfeeding women, and works with the maternity care team and clinical staff as a resource.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
This position also:
Maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
Provides one on one consultation, develops and implements education for families in the hospital
Provides follow up for patients who have discussed lactation concerns with staff nurses and need additional consultation with a lactation consultant.
Acts as a visible lactation resource to promote lactation services and breastfeeding education
Qualifications:
Required:
2 to 3 years experience working with breastfeeding mothers
IBCLC Certification
AD
RN License
Preferred:
BSN
2 to 3 years knowledge of planning and implement of breastfeeding education for patients and staff
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,