Lactation Consultant (Per Diem) - NHMP Northern OB/GYN - Rhinebeck, NY

Description

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.

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. 

3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patient's needs.

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

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

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

7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required Education/Licensure/Credentials:

• State of CT Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Minimum:

• 3 Years of Experience
• Master's in nursing

Working Conditions:

• Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
• Significant occupational risk
• Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 (Rate of pay is determined by years of relative experience)