RN - Lactation Consultant - Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lactation Consultant to work full-time, with shifts ranging from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM, totaling 72 hours bi-weekly. Candidates must be available to work three 12-hour shifts each week, including weekends and holidays.

About the Role

This role requires a NICU IBCLC or postpartum experience. The Lactation Consultant provides education, support, and counseling to expectant and new parents on breastfeeding. They must demonstrate an understanding of lactation and be able to offer phone consultations on breastfeeding concerns. This position involves independently providing patient care, performing leadership and teaching duties, and supporting continuous quality improvement activities.

Essential Functions

• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses knowledge and experience to identify patient needs and prioritize treatment.
• Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary in order to meet the needs of individual patients.
• Participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Implements plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies in accordance with all appropriate standards.
• Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient response.
• Communicates pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Affirms that the patient/family are updated regarding the status of the patient and any changes in the patient or plan of care as they evolve.
• Participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Evaluates nursing care, which includes tools and equipment related to patient care.
• Reviews, evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed on the plan of care.
• Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.
• Anticipates patient’s response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.
• Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Affirms patient/family for: Current knowledge of health status, condition or disease process; barriers to learning; readiness, willingness and ability to learn; cultural, religious, financial and patient preference implications related to learning.
• Identifies learning needs and establishes goals using standardized or individualized teaching plans.
• Implements the plan through direct, interactive teaching with additional use of teaching aids and materials as appropriate.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching.
• Communicates patient/family progress toward learning goals and need for follow-up to other nurses and health care disciplines.
• Integrates discharge planning and referral into the teaching process.
• Documents teaching per policy.
• Independently offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates professional expectations as evidenced by: Incorporates suggestions for self-development and/or performance into daily practice; meets all requirements of clinical ladder level; actively engages in department efforts to promote retention of staff and provide for a high level of employee morale; utilizes supplies, equipment, and technology to ensure quality of patient care; floats to other nursing units in the hospital as requested.
• Demonstrates leadership/accountability qualities.
• Consistently utilizes communication style that sets department tone for positive professional behavior.
• Promotes meaningful focused communication between all members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Encourages professional interactions between ancillary healthcare givers, including physicians.
• Demonstrates effective delegation skills as they pertain to nursing staff in the delivery of safe nursing care and communication to peers.
• Demonstrates effective precepting and mentoring skills for RN’s and ancillary staff.
• Adheres to program policies and participates in effective department orientation.
• Demonstrates accountability for the following which includes but is not limited to: Reviewing Quality Assurance report/data for accuracy and completeness according to departmental standards; contributing to the evaluation/auditing process for CNA’s, Technicians, and peers, etc.

Career Benefits

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement, and Long-Term Disability are employer-paid for eligible employees.
• A robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• An employer-matched 403B retirement plan to help you save for your retirement.
• Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
• An educational assistance program to support your education goals.
• An employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay and Schedule

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. For part-time positions, salaries will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-exempt positions may have shift differentials and/or overtime paid, if applicable. The pay range is $36.07 - $55.17.