Lactation Nurse at Shannon Health

Job Summary The Lactation Nurse and Lactation Consultant I # II will promote breastfeeding from birth and beyond the first few weeks of life and assist the mother to reach her own goals for breastfeeding. Coordinates the services of the professional staff to the benefit of the lactating mother and her breastfeeding baby. Supervises the Following Positions Positions: N/A Physical Requirements The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50) Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease. May have to handle emergency situations. May be subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.########### Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): Sitting- Frequently Walking- Frequently Standing- Frequently Bending-Occasionally Squatting- Occasionally Climbing-Occasionally Kneeling-Occasionally Twisting-Occasionally # Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance Working Conditions Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions. Performance: Essential Functions Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate. Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time. Quality # Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge # Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry. Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement. Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy. Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Teaches evidenced based breastfeeding classes for patients, customers, and staff. Provides counseling and education on breastfeeding to mothers both antepartum and postpartum. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Lactation Nurse Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Associate#s degree in nursing Completion of an accredited nursing program Preferred Bachelor#s degree in nursing Lactation Consultant I Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred Bachelor#s degree in health science or related field Lactation Consultant II Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Associate#s degree in nursing Completion of an accredited nursing program Preferred Bachelor#s degree in nursing Experience (All): Preferred Two or more years of experience in Lactation Support/Teaching # # # # # # # # Certification/Licensure: Lactation Nurse Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required within 90 days of start date Lactation Consultant I Required International Board of Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required within 90 days of start date Lactation Consultant II Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas International Board of Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required within 90 days of start date