Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description

Summary:

Provides professional care through direct lactation assessment, intervention, evaluation, education and follow-up of breastfeeding women affiliated with Sharon Hospital and in the community. The nursing process is utilized in collaboration with the Healthcare team to implement a plan of care specific to the needs of each breastfeeding family.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts assessment of breastfeeding dyad in an ongoing & systematic manner, attentive to the physiologic, psychologic, & cognitive status of the patient. 15%

2. Incorporates the nursing process to develop a plan of care that educates & directs the nursing staff & patient in appropriate management to achieve breastfeeding success. 25%

3. Collaborates with the health care team to implement the knowledgeable, skillful, consistent & continuous delivery of a plan of care specific to the breastfeeding patient's needs. 15%

4. Prioritizes consultation/intervention/education based on maternal/infant status, learning needs, length of stay, & available resources. 15%

5. Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to evaluate the effectiveness of LC interventions, plan of care, & patient progression towards expected outcomes. 15%

6. Provides breastfeeding support & education to staff & patients within Sharon Hospital & in the community. 15%

7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

8. Performs other duties as assigned

Other Information:

Essential:

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

• Registered Nurse

Required:

Minimum Experience: 1 year as IBCLC

Preferred: BSN

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1521

Department: Delivery Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.