Lactation Specialist - Staff Nurse - Postpartum

Summary

• POSITION INFORMATION

• Position summary:

• A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. He/she acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

• Manages, coordinates, and tracks a quality lactation program and staff development. The Lactation Specialist guides and mentors other OB Staff members in educational matters and serves as consultant to all departments across the organization for services rendered to perinatal mothers, specifically lactation services.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing

• Required length and type of experience:

• Previous maternity nursing experience required

• A minimum of five (5) years experience educating patient in Lactation Services.

• Required licensure, certification or registry:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

• Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.

• CPR certification required.

• ACLS preferred.

• If applicable, ACLS certification for Critical Care and Emergency Services required.

• PALS required in Emergency Services.