Lactation Consultant - Per Diem
Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City, NJ
Consultancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:
Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a Lactation Consultant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Assesses the patient's understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques; assesses the patient's understanding of inadequate infant nutrition or breastfeeding concerns and follow up assistance.
Demonstrates age specific competencies that are pertinent to the clinical or non clinical position by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during direct patient interaction and interventions.
Communicates essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families utilizing verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Makes follow up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and to address any concerns.
Formulates age specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
Establishes and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Plans own work within allotted hours and manages time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Current and valid NJ Nursing license is required
Associates degree required
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
Minimum of 2 years of OB nursing experience required
Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting preferred
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within 3 years of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:
Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a Lactation Consultant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Assesses the patient's understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques; assesses the patient's understanding of inadequate infant nutrition or breastfeeding concerns and follow up assistance.
Demonstrates age specific competencies that are pertinent to the clinical or non clinical position by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during direct patient interaction and interventions.
Communicates essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families utilizing verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Makes follow up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and to address any concerns.
Formulates age specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
Establishes and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Plans own work within allotted hours and manages time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Current and valid NJ Nursing license is required
Associates degree required
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
Minimum of 2 years of OB nursing experience required
Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting preferred
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within 3 years of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Reference: 202545954
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Lactation Consultant - Per Diem
Posted on Sep 26, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City, NJ
Consultancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:
Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a Lactation Consultant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Assesses the patient's understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques; assesses the patient's understanding of inadequate infant nutrition or breastfeeding concerns and follow up assistance.
Demonstrates age specific competencies that are pertinent to the clinical or non clinical position by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during direct patient interaction and interventions.
Communicates essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families utilizing verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Makes follow up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and to address any concerns.
Formulates age specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
Establishes and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Plans own work within allotted hours and manages time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Current and valid NJ Nursing license is required
Associates degree required
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
Minimum of 2 years of OB nursing experience required
Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting preferred
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within 3 years of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center:
Responsibilities:
A day in the life of a Lactation Consultant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Assesses the patient's understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques; assesses the patient's understanding of inadequate infant nutrition or breastfeeding concerns and follow up assistance.
Demonstrates age specific competencies that are pertinent to the clinical or non clinical position by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during direct patient interaction and interventions.
Communicates essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families utilizing verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Makes follow up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and to address any concerns.
Formulates age specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
Establishes and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Plans own work within allotted hours and manages time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:
Current and valid NJ Nursing license is required
Associates degree required
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification is required
Minimum of 2 years of OB nursing experience required
Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting preferred
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within 3 years of hire
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Master of Science in Nursing preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Reference: 202545954
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