RN Inpatient Lactation Consultant - Toledo Hospital - Parent Instruction

RN Inpatient Lactation Consultant

• Toledo Hospital
• Parent Instruction ProMedica Toledo Hospital
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2 Toledo, OH Job Details Per diem 1 day ago Qualifications RN License Program development RN experience Clinical staff training Quality improvement Associate's degree Associate Degree in Nursing Adult learning Adult education

Full Job Description Location:

Toledo Hospital Department:

Parent Instruction Weekly Hours:

0

Status:

Per Diem Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a mother cares for their newborn baby, an Inpatient Lactation Consultant will serve as a breastfeeding expert. You will develop breastfeeding goals and care plans with the mother and families. Through the plan, you will work with the patients to evaluate their response to care. In this role, you lead education and quality improvement initiatives related to breastfeeding and provide educational materials and training for health care professionals on breastfeeding and lactation. This position will work in the NICU. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associate Degree in

Nursing Skills:

Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice implementation and evaluation. Experience in educational program development. Experience in adult education utilizing principles of teaching and learning.

Years of Experience:

At least 3-4 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably two of which in maternal-child nursing or a related field.

License:

Current license to practice professional nursing in the state in which you are working

Certification:

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred, related certifications considered on individualized basis

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in

Nursing Skills:

Previous experience in direct breastfeeding care and assistance

Years of Experience:

At least 1 year of experience as a lactation counselor, consultant, or peer. ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace