RN , Lactation Consultant

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: This position will work from 11am - 11pm. Mount Carmel Nurses are the heartbeat of our health system. We have several opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Regardless of your experience, we want to connect with you!

The Mount Carmel St. Ann's Mother Infant unit is a 40 bed unit and will see maternity patients, well moms and babies and some low risk GYN patients. This unit has baby friendly accreditation and is committed to excellence in patient care.

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s has always been the sole, full-service inpatient hospital in northeast central Ohio. But thanks to a recent expansion, it’s transformed into a regional medical center with a long list of patient-centered facilities and services.

Today St. Ann’s is home to a fully integrated cardiovascular center of excellence with open-heart capabilities, a Primary Stroke Center, a dedicated Women’s Health Center, a Maternity Pavilion that welcomes nearly 4,000 new babies every year, an award-winning Network Cancer Program, the first Cyberknife® robotic radiosurgery center in central Ohio and a dedicated orthopedics and spine unit.

These state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities, along with our exceptional team of medical professionals, allow Mount Carmel St. Ann’s to provide award-winning, patient-centered care.

• Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one, generous paid time off programs and employee recognition incentive program.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement – fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Flexible schedules through our First Choice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool.

Our Lactation Consultants are a part of our culture of shared governance, where collaboration creates an environment that puts the focus on what’s truly important – our patients and the communities we serve.

The Lactation Consultant, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care, consultation and education for patients, families, nursing staff, medical staff, allied health professionals, nursing students and the community regarding lactation in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Lactation Consultant within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.

• Assesses and evaluates patient care for breastfeeding mothers and babies, utilizing evidence based practice
• Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components
• Work with state-of-the-art technology
• Demonstrates the ability to manage lactation assignment effectively
• Provides equipment as needed, formulates feeding plan with parents, makes referrals for services as needed
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®

• Graduate from school of nursing
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Certified by International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners
• Effective Communication Skills
• Minimum of two years recent and relevant clinical experience

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.