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.
RN Lactation Consultant, NICU Are you a Registered Nurse who loves to help new moms with their infants? We are looking for an RN to join our staff in our beautiful
NEW NICU.
Our Women's Health Center RNs are true patient advocates who incorporate evidence-based practice into their daily care. The right candidate will be a great collaborator who is calm under pressure and approaches care with precision and attention to detail. Why choose Stillwater Medical to practice as a Registered Nurse RN? Excellent benefits Shift diferentials that make a difference Award-Winning Culture - On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012 Important things to know about the job: Lactation consultant experience required.
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is an expert in the management of breast-feeding mother-baby relationships. The IBCLC acts as coach, consultant, teacher, and lactation expert working collaboratively with the Newborn, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Family Practice, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed to practice in the state of Oklahoma. A minimum of an associate degree from a state approved or accredited program in nursing program is required. Certification by IBCLC (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required. Basic Life Support is required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations. Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write. Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone. Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel. Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e., insert catheters, start IV's, administer medications, and handle instruments).
