RN Lactation Consultant - Per Diem - Evenings

About the Role

The Lactation Consultant provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. This role serves as a nurse leader and member of the Maternal-Child Services leadership team, functioning in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, teaches, and evaluates classes for expectant and new breastfeeding mothers
• Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients
• Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily
• Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems
• Collaborates with healthcare providers in maternal-child services including OB/Gyns, Certified Nurse Midwives, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, and Anesthesiologists
• Collaborates with community providers and agencies including physician offices, Jewish Renaissance Center, VNA, and WIC
• Participates in communication and decision-making activities for Lactation Services and maternal-child services
• Participates in community activities and health fairs as required by the Director and/or manager
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternity nursing staff
• Plans, organizes, and provides lactation services to breastfeeding inpatients and outpatients
• Provides consultative services to new parents by phone as needed
• Keeps track of breastfeeding statistics; conducts quality assurance programs and participates in quality improvement projects
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of three years experience in maternal-child health nursing
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in lactation consulting services
• Demonstrated ability to lead, organize, manage, and develop lactation services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant within 3 years of entering position

Licenses & Certifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Pay

Minimum rate of $51.90 hourly. Compensation is determined based on market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget/grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials.

Benefits

HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.