lactation nurse - Syracuse, NY , USA, United States - SUNY Upstate Medical University
Description
Job Summary:
The Nurse Lactation Consultant provides professional nursing care to patients/families and the community by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation processes.
As a consultant, she/he works collaboratively with the Birthing Center, Newborn nurseries, Pediatrics, OB, and Nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for newborns.
She/he makes clinical assessments and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the physician and patient/family breastfeeding goals.
Acts as a consultant at the bedside, nurse educator, teacher, and care coordinator.The Lactation Nurse Consultant exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed RN (or eligible), Associates in Nursing (or equivalent) and four years satisfactory post-licensure experience or a Bachelors in Nursing (or equivalent) and two years satisfactory post-licensure experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S.N. and recent lactation experience preferred.
Work Days:
Days, 50% position
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office:
Human Resources
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