Lactation Consultant PRN

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary:

Provides professional care through direct lactation assessment, intervention, evaluation, education and follow-up of breastfeeding women affiliated with Danbury Hospital and in the community. The nursing process is utilized in collaboration with the Health care team to implement a plan of care specific to the needs of each breastfeeding family.

Responsibilities:

1.Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 15%

2.Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%

3.Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patients needs. 15%

4.Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 15%

5.Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%

6.Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within the Danbury Hospital & in the community. 15%

7.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

8.Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Required:

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: Masters in Nursing.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Per Diem

Work Schedule: Day/Night 8 & 12

Work Shift: Shift times may vary in relation to unit census

Org Unit: 228

Department: Center For Breastfeeding

Exempt: No

Salary Range:

$56.65 Hourly

Credentials:

Essential:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

• Registered Nurse

Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor's Level Degree

Working conditions:

Essential:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

• Some occupational risk

• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

• Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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