RN/Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant

Overview

Work with breast feeding mother and baby couplets to facilitate the initiation of breast feeding and offer ongoing support and education to facilitate continued breast feeding after discharge.

Qualifications

License/Certifications:
Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) - Lactation Education Consultants (LEC); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) within 5 years - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP)

Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

Other Knowledge/Skills:

Responsibilities

Provides education for patients, staff and physicians

Orients new nursing employees

Participates in unit councils

Provides parent education- 1:1 and group settings

Represents UnityPoint Health at community events

Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others

Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise

Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension

Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.

Develops a comprehensive breast-feeding plan

Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes

Provides a thorough ongoing assessment of breast-feeding activities

Provides education regarding alternative feeding methods

Initiates milk production

Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes

Ensures infant safety when breast feeding is not effective

Identifies patients in need of follow up after discharge

Completes care plan and discharge plan in a timely manner

Documentation is thorough, accurate and timely.

All patient interactions are documented in a concise format in the EMR

Able to schedule outpatient appointments in EMR

Enters patient charges accurately and timely

Identifies practice problems on the unit

Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned

Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives

Collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team effectively, professionally and respectfully.

Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

Ensure appropriate follow up is arranged and communicated to the patient

Involves other disciplines as needed ie speech, dietician, physician

Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions

Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary

Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital

Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction

Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)

About Us

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.62per hour - $52.67per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.