Job DescriptionRN Lactation Consultant LeadJob Code RN1270Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob SummaryAssists with the clinical direction and coordination of lactation consultants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Provides guidance to patients, families, team members, and community in delivering education, information and training that responds to individualized needs in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and CompetenciesPatient Care: Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs
- Streamlines and coordinates outpatient lactation scheduling to optimize clinic workflow, improve appointment accessibility and ensure continuity of care post- discharge
- Serves as a clinical expert and resource across the Labor and Delivery, NICU and Postpartum units, delivering inpatient consultation, assessment and evidence-based support
Quality: Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes.
- Monitors quality of core processes in department
- Applies the principles of safety and infection control to ensure the safety of all patients
Communication: Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals
- Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers
- Participates in regular staff meetings
- Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on feedback from staff and customers
Medical Knowledge: Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of practice physicians.
- Obtains complete history and physical data on patients
- Reviews patient records
- Provides guidance to patients, families, team members, and community in delivering education, information and training that responds to individualized needs
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Direct Reports? No
QualificationsEducation: Associate's Degree of Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing lactation consultant required. Neonatal Intensive Care experience preferred.
Licensure: Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification required. Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing. Excellent customer service skills.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Physical DemandsThe job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVACH.
Other- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No
Compensation InformationIndividual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that credit for prior experience is applicable to full-time and part-time positions only and does not apply to PRN positions. The pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.
The base compensation range for this role is $33.85-$53.90 hourly
Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.
