RN - Lactation Consultant
Overview
Join a team of caring, compassionate Nurses at MemorialCare whose dedication has earned them the highly coveted Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing and patient care across all of our facilities. The Registered Nurse provides a high level of professionalism, compassion and commitment to our patients by providing safe, efficient patient care through the health experience. MemorialCare Nurses exude the highest standards for nursing excellence, quality patient care, professional innovation and inter-professional collaboration.
Success Profile
What makes a successful RN at MemorialCare? Check out the traits below to see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Flexible
- Communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Compassionate
- Team player
Responsibilities
Job Listing: MIL004449Title:Registered Nurse (RN) - Lactation Consultant
Location:Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital of Long Beach
Department:Community Services Childbirth Education
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Days (8 hours) flexible on availability
Pay Range*:$62.01 - $77.94
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, cost-effective patient care through the health experience, according to established standards utilizing the nursing process, within the scope of practice of Registered Nursing. The Lactation Consultant RN is responsible for family-centered patient care by
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the
breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully
collaborative with the patient, patient’s family, significant others, and members of the health
care team. The Lactation Consultant RN demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical
expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. As an integral member of the
Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant RN functions within the Scope of Practice as
defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows
Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation
Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
- Providing lactation assessment, management, education and instruction.
- Performing consultations, rental or sale of lactation equipment and supplies, telephone
triage, and prenatal education as appropriate. - Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients: breastfeeding/chestfeeding, family
bonding and planning, etc. - Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, being an
advocate for the patient at all times. - Evaluating patient's response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative
changes where appropriate.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- Completion of pre-employment drug screening.
- Completion of pre-employment criminal background reference check.
- Completion of pre-employment health evaluation including TB screening and annual or bi-annual reevaluation as indicated by Employee Health.
- One-year minimum experience in pediatric and/or women’s hospital preferred.
- The RN must be able to comply with the every other weekend work commitment as well as be available to work and be scheduled any day of the week.
- Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- BSN required or experienced RN in an accredited BSN program.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required for all areas.
- NRP
- IBCLC
- Completion of unit orientation and clinical competency validation
Benefits
Health and wellness is our passion, and that includes taking good care of our team members and their families. Explore some of the benefits we offer.
Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision plans (HMO & PPO) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
401(k)/Retirement Plans
Employer Matching 401(K)
Professional Development
MemorialCare encourages and supports the professional growth of its employees by providing financial assistance to further their education.
Health and Wellness Programs
MemorialCare is committed to providing an environment and culture that empowers its employees to maintain or improve well-being through our nationally recognized "Good Life" program.
Paid Time Off
A fully integrated PTO plan which includes; vacation, sick leave, holidays & personal days
Life and Disability Insurance
Basic Life/AD&D is an employer paid benefit that is offer to Full-Time employees
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