Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant

Company: Claremore Regional Hospital
Location: Claremore
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Overview Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Lactation Consultant Department: Labor and Delivery Hours: Part Time Shift: Day Shift Status: Non-exempt/Hourly Location: Claremore Requisition : 2022-69227 Individuals within this job classification are accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting care activities in accordance with Ardent Health standards in order to deliver efficient, effective and quality patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient---s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. The RN is to plan for the provision of patient care including the development, modification and implementation of the plan of care in accordance with Ardent Health standards in order to deliver efficient, effective and quality patient care as described in the Patient Care policies and procedures. He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. Responsibilities Will perform annual and on-going lactation education for OB staff and physicians. Will work with OB manager to create breastfeeding clinical competencies for annual clinical skills fair. Perform lactation outpatient services for post discharge OB patients. Will perform follow-up evaluations and call backs on all breastfeeding patients. Develope and maintain current evidence based Educational material for all patients and OB Staff. Demonstrate knowledge of conditions, disease, and treatment therapies for lactating/breastfeeding mothers and infants. Maintain IBCLC certifications at all times. Follow evidence based best practices for breastfeeding principles and practices. Abides by all Behavior Standards Qualifications Education: ADN or BSN Registered Nurse - A minimum of 1 year L&D experience. Licensure/Certifications: BLS (upon hire) ACLS (within 30 days of hire) NRP (within 30 days of hire) Fetal Monitoring: Intermediate or Advanced (within 1 year of hire) STABLE Certification (preferred but not required) IBCLC Certification (upon hire)

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