RN Lactation Consultant - OB GYN

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Lactation Consultant - OB GYN for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $48.52 – $72.78. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate the lactation program.
• Provide lactation assessment, education, support and counseling.
• Utilize the principles of adult education to assess, plan, implement and evaluate lactation classes for patients.
• Available to provide appropriate education to staff and healthcare providers.
• Manage resource materials for lactation program.
• Cooky community education and outreach activities for lactation.
• May coordinate/supervise staff working in the lactation program as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited School of Nursing
• Nursing and Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years Clinical experience, with specific experience working in maternity services and/or lactation consulting
• Preferred: Experience as a community or patient educator, including curriculum development
• Registered Nurse in state of practice
• Basic Life Support
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to work within a self-directed team setting
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Required)
• Effective teaching skills (Required)
• Ability to work within a self-directed team setting (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.