• Per Diem (RN) Lactation Consultant

    Rochester Regional Health (Rochester, NY)


    SUMMARY

    As a RN Lactation Consultant, your demonstrated empathy, patience and excellent ability to guide are key in preparing mothers to breastfeed and providing safe care for infants.

     

    STATUS: Per Diem

     

    DEPARTMENT: Women's Care Unit (SANDS 300)

     

    SCHEDULE: 10 or 12 Hour Days/Evenings

     

    REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be a Certified Lactation Consultant at the time of hire and obtain IBCLC certification within 12 months of employment. Candidate must be a Registered Nurse.

    ATTRIBUTES

    + Effective communication is vital, as lactation consultants need to explain techniques, offer advice, and listen attentively to the concerns of mothers and their families.

    + Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.

    + Compassionate, kind and patient focused.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Program Development. Inform about the nutritional and physiological benefits of human milk; assist with decision making; provide anticipatory guidance concerning common problems associated with breastfeeding; describe and encourage good infant rooting, latching and suck-swallow pattern; discuss dietary requirements, medications or other substances which may have an effect on breastfeeding.

    + Individualized Care. Provide individualized assistance to mothers with an identified lactation problem.

    + Leadership & Collaboration. Collaborate with other health workers in maintaining frequent and regular communication with the breastfeeding dyad; assist with staff education including all aspects of lactation management and clinical issues.

    EDUCATION:

    LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

    BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

     

    For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

     

    Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

    PAY RANGE:

    $39.26 - $52.00

    CITY:

    Rochester

    POSTAL CODE:

    14621

     

    The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

     

    Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.