RN - MOTHER/BABY - LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC) - Maimonides Medical Center : Job Details

MOTHER/BABY - LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC) Part-Time / with alternate weekends Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families in Maternal Child Services.
• Provide lactation consultation to breastfeeding women admitted to any unit in the Medical Center.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team in Maternal Child Services regarding breastfeeding patients.
• Document all education and interventions provided to breastfeeding families.
• Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
• Provide coordination of perinatal education classes.
• Collaborate and report to Nurse Manager of Maternity Services.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have BLS & NRP Certification
• Must have a current NY RN license
• IBCLC with board certification maintained through examination and/or continuing education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs. A strong sense of accountability. An exceptional focus on teamwork. Dedication to ongoing education. The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Preferred:

• MSN/MS
• Labor and Delivery or Mother/Baby Experience
• Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting

We offer competitive compensation ($53K plus experience). For immediate consideration, please email resume to: Beth Ann Olsen at [email protected]. or [email protected] An EOE m/f/d/v. MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER The right care. Right here. MMCBROOKLYN.ORG