RN Lactation Consultant - OB GYN

Description

Peace Health is seeking a RN Lactation Consultant - OB GYN for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $47.34 – $71.00. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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This position is responsible for coordinating, evaluating and managing the lactation services program.

• Develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate the lactation program.
• Provide lactation assessment, education, support and counseling.
• Utilize the principles of adult education to assess, plan, implement and evaluate lactation classes for patients. Available to provide appropriate education to staff and healthcare providers.
• Manage resource materials for lactation program.
• Coordinate community education and outreach activities for lactation.
• May coordinate/supervise staff working in the lactation program as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited School of Nursing
  
  Required:
  
  Nursing and
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum of 4 years
  
  Required:
  
  Clinical experience, with specific experience working in maternity services and/or lactation consulting and
• Preferred:
  Experience as a community or patient educator, including curriculum development
• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse in state of practice and
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Required:
  
  within 1 Year International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Required)
• Effective teaching skills (Required)
• Ability to work within a self-directed team setting (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affiantative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.