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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

A Brief Overview

Under general supervision of the Patient Care Manager, performs in the activities of the Lactation Center, including daily patient rounds. Acts as a clinical liaison between the Lactation Center and Maternal Child staff and Physicians.

What you will do

+ Engages in staff teaching and development and patient teaching regarding breast-feeding and bottle-feeding. Uses flexible approaches to teaching based on assessment of learner’s needs and the principles of adult learning. Assists other staff in initiating a plan to meet identified learning needs.

+ Subject matter expert, acting as a resource to other staff members in problem identification and resolution.

+ Utilizes opportunities for incidental teaching with staff members (i.e. during report, at the bedside, during discussions).

+ Assists with the development of unit educational programs and learning aids.

+ Participates in hospital work teams and special projects as assigned.

+ Assists in orientation of new staff by acting as co-care giver or consultant. Participates in presenting information at staff meetings.

+ Practices cost effective use of staff and supplies and suggests alternate approaches for increasing cost-effectiveness.

+ Works with management to set goal for self and department in relation to performance management.

Education Qualifications

+ Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required

+ BSN Preferred

+ Completion of Certified Lactation Consultant/Educator training Required

Experience Qualifications

+ 5+ years to 7 years clinical experience, including newborns and breastfeeding mother's care Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate among all levels of the Hospital

+ Ability to read, write and understand the English Language

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Strong customer service skills

+ Strong working knowledge of joint commission, quality and safety control standards

+ Knowledge of principles of growth and development

+ Proven problem solver

Licenses and Certifications

+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure required .

+ Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders required .

+ International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred .

+ NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Prg Cer preferred .

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

_Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._

_You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:_

+ Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

+ Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

+ Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in** **all of** **its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $66.52 - $88.14 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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