Overview

The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families choosing to breastfeed their infant children. Provide lactation consultation to childbearing families within all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network. Communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients; document fully all teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families and assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient's understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques; assesses the patient's understanding of inadequate infant nutrition or breastfeeding concerns and follow up assistance. 

Demonstrates age specific competencies that are pertinent to the clinical or non clinical position by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during direct patient interaction and interventions. 

Communicates essential breastfeeding skills and information to breastfeeding mothers and families utilizing verbal and written communication and demonstration. 

Makes follow up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess breastfeeding outcomes and to address any concerns. 

Formulates age specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.

Establishes and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care. 

Plans own work within allotted hours and manages time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education. 

Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 

Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Associate's Degree in Nursing. 

A minimum of two years of experience as an OB nurse. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing. 

Experience in lactation consultation in acute care, community or public health setting. 

 

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, required within 3 years of hire.

Starting Minimum RateMinimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually Job Posting DisclosureHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.