- Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 15%
- 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%
- 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%
- Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 15%
- Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%
- Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within the Danbury Hospital & in the community. 15%
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant required
- Registered Nurse required
- 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.
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certified lactation consultant, sharon hospital - , CT, United States - Danbury Health Systems
Description
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 Sharon 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:
Other information:
Required:
Minimum Experience:
Minimum 1 year of Certified Lactation Consultant required
Desired:
Bachelor in Nursing.
Location:
Sharon Hospital
Work Type:
Per Diem
Work Schedule:
Day 4
Work Shift:
Shift times may vary in relation to unit census
Org Unit: 1521
Department:
Delivery Room
Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
$55.00 Hourly
Credentials:
Essential:
Working conditions:
Essential:
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.