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UR Breastfeeding Medicine Practice - Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) - RN 2, Outpatient
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What they do
A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.
$94,130 / year median in New York
+12% projected growth
Job Description
UR Breastfeeding Medicine Practice
- Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
- RN 2, Outpatient University of Rochester
- 3.9 Rochester, NY Job Details Part-time $38.76
- $52.33 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications RN License Patient interaction Full Job Description As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora
- Ever Better.
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
24Department:
500317Lactation Consult-Nursing/SMH Work Shift:
UR- Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCC 215 H
Compensation Range:
$38.76- $52.
Responsibilities:
The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. PT position available (24 hours/week) M-F Days This is a great opportunity to join a team supporting families in our community with complex lactation needs! Flexibility is a must in this fast-paced and evolving program! In the outpatient setting, the IBCLC will work closely as a team with a Breastfeeding Medicine provider, seeing patients with complex breastfeeding issues that require high levels of care, e.g. babies with prematurity, failure to thrive, parents with low milk supply, infections, complex medication regimens and surgeries, etc. Promoting breastfeeding/chest feeding/lactation and supporting staff through education and empowerment are also critical to this position. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in lactation care for complex maternal-infant dyads, an understanding of medical concerns in breastfeeding/chest feeding, be a team player, be detail-oriented, reliable, competent, and facile with electronic documentation tools. The IBCLC is expected to be an excellent communicator with patients and the healthcare team. The IBCLC will also have the opportunity to serve as a resource to other members of the team including learners and observers. IBCLC or CLC and RN degree required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create- and Make the World Ever Better.