Consultant Lactation

Beachwood, Ohio

Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Nurse - more than 1 year experience
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Position Summary

Provides and plans safe efficient age specific nursing care for patients/families related to lactation services.

Essential Functions
  • Patient care/assessment;
  • Lactation program operations;
  • Communication and collaboration;
  • Leadership;
  • Involved in learning and self-improvement; (5%)
  • Age specific knowledge. (5%)

Required For All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education
  • Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing Required or
  • (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
  • (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Work Experience
  • 1+ years Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. Required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of needs of antepartal and postpartal mother. Required
  • Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. Required
  • Evidence of ongoing continuing education and professional development. Required
  • Uses selected technical (lactation) and office equipment (e.g., fax, computer, telephone) to meet patient and family needs. Required
Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
  • Completion of lactation educator training program with current certification Required and
  • Must sit for IBCLC exam Required and
  • Successfully pass the IBCLC exam Required
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Created: 2024-09-26
Reference: 24000324
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Beachwood