Lactation Consultant RN - DCSM * $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Company: Kaiser
Location: Riva
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary: To coordinate and monitor the care of newborns and
provide lactation support to new mothers in the postpartum
period.Essential Responsibilities: Employs an interdisciplinary
approach to providing comprehensive newborn assessment and
lactation support; facilitates the coordination of all necessary
services for patients and families. Coordinates patient care for
hospital admissions, specialty referrals, and ancillary support
departments based on the assessment from the newborn visit. IBCLC
may consult with the Provider for further assessment; coordinate
with other IBCLCs, Continuing Care services, or hospital staff.
IBCLC may also coordinate the member receipt of a hospital grade
breast pump which is considered DME. Within the assigned service
area of operation, contacts every woman who has delivered a
newborn, offers telephonic assessment and lactation support,
generates a nursing care plan, and monitors follow up. Assesses the
needs of the mother and her newborn in the post-partum period.
Documents identified high risk factors and problems, which may
require consultation and intervention, and plans for appropriate
follow up. Collaborates with other members of the health care team
to identify parents educational and competency gaps related to
breastfeeding and newborn assessment. Conducts and documents
individual or family lactation or newborn visits in the Medical
Office Building to address the identified gaps associated with the
Newborn or Lactation visit. In collaboration with other members of
the health care team at their assigned medical office building,
assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based
educational needs of staff related to breastfeeding patients and
newborn assessment. In collaboration with the KP-MAS Health
Education department, provides both formal and informal medical and
nursing staff education services in a manner that is consistent,
uniform, efficient and cost-effective. Evaluates the effectiveness
of the education and modifies educational plans as needed in
conjunction with the Health Education department. Maintains precise
records, data, and statistics in order to ensure accurate reporting
and documentation of quality assurance and improvement measures,
and facilitate research efforts. Represents facility at quarterly
Regional Lactation workgroup meetings. Represents the IBCLC program
in facility and regional committees and initiatives. Performs
duties of the clinical nurse in assigned setting when necessary.
Assists with development and updating of lactation protocols in
collaboration with a health care team of physicians, nurse
practitioner, midwife, social workers, and nutritionists. Teaches
group prenatal newborn care and lactation classes. Manages DME
breast pumps. Required to float between CS & Largo. Weekends and
holidays required. Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum two (2)
years of nursing experience within the last 60 months with one year
in either a pediatric or OB-GYN setting. Education Graduate of an
accredited nursing program. High School Diploma or General
Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification,
Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states.
Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire.
Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are
required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6
months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6
months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months
of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6
months of hire Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
International Board Lactation Consultant Examiners Certificate from
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants. Additional
Requirements: Required to pass an IV administration test.
Proficient in use of word processing and spreadsheet programs. Able
to work independently and to be part of an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong newborn assessment skills.
Experience with Breastfeeding support groups. BSN preferred.
Bilingual preferred. PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical
Center HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tues, Wed,
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd :
06:00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee
Status : Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M38-UFCW-Local
400 Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category : Nursing
Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : Largo Medical Center -
Pediatrics-Team D - 1808 Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time Kaiser
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