Lactation Counselor MBU 18E

The Lactation Consultant serves as the clinical resource for breastfeeding for patients, staff, and providers. Actively promotes breastfeeding and safe feeding practices throughout all areas of the organization where patients might be served; including the inpatient unit, outpatient program, the emergency room, or via the Warmline.  Collaborates with the lactation consultant team to coordinate all aspects of the lactation program, and monitors the effectiveness and qualify of lactation programs.  Collaborates with the clinical education department and the clinical units to assess the educational needs of staff, develop and plan education programs as needed.

Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
Assesses knowledge of nursing staff on breastfeeding and designs/implements education programs to benefit staff.
Serves as a liaison to medical staff to ensure that information provided to patients is standard and uniform.
Reviews, revises, and standardizes all printed and audio-visual information available to patients on breast-feeding.
Collaborates with lactation consultant team on the coordination of all aspects of the outpatient lactation program.
Serves as lactation consultant for inpatients, outpatients and via telephone support line.
Serves as a role model and resource to patient care staff on breast-feeding issues.
Assists with the Health/Physician Referral Line, the Warm Line, and serves as the telephone triage nurse as needed providing prompt assessment, support, and referrals to patients and families.
Collects data, maintains database, and prepares reports on quality and success of program.
Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality.
Performs other job-related duties as required or requested.

Must have and maintain current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.  Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC) required. Valid Rhode Island Lactation Consultant licensure (LLC) required. Minimum of 3 years related work experience as an RN/IBCLC required.  Teaching experience preferred.  Excellent human relations and communication skills required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.