RN Lactation Consultant - Women's Services

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently.
• Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.
• Responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program for both inpatients and outpatients
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining all teaching aids.
• Assists with the development of an in-house breastfeeding protocol.
• Reviews and maintains a current file of research and literature on breastfeeding for the staff, physicians and other interested persons.
• Provides telephone consultations for complicated situations, such as multiple births, premature infants, or for problem consultations.
• Manages all breastfeeding equipment and aids and responsible for community education to promote breastfeeding.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience: None required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 3 months of hire.
• Current certification from the International Board as Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and be registered through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Ability to apply knowledge and expertise to educate and assist lactating mothers.
• Knowledge of current breastfeeding research, techniques and trends.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements as related to nursing mothers and infants.
• Must be able to interpret technical information in such a way that patients can understand.
• Excellent presentation, organization and managerial skills for project development.
• Must have a positive attitude, be a self-starter who can work independently and have good interpersonal skills.