Lactation Nurse - Per Diem

Lactation Nurse - Per Diem

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for providing specialized care to mothers and infants related to breastfeeding and lactation. Closely with patients to educate, assess, and offer support to ensure successful breastfeeding practices.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:

• Educate mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding and provide guidance on proper latch, positioning, and feeding techniques.
• Offer advice on managing common breastfeeding challenges such as nipple pain, engorgement, and low milk supply.
• Provide guidance on pumping, storage, and handling of breast milk.
• Conduct thorough assessments of mothers and infants to identify any breastfeeding or lactation problems.
• Develop individualized care plans to address breastfeeding issues and monitor progress over time.
• Work with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to ensure appropriate feeding strategies for preterm or medically fragile babies.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required

• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

• Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required

• Certified Lactation Consultant [CLC Certification] Certification Required

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC Certification] preferred

Experience

• Clinical acute care hospital nursing experience 1-2 years required and Experience in a similar role, providing direct care and lactation support 1-2 years preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a compassionate, easy-to-understand manner.

• Strong knowledge of patient assessment, particularly in identifying breastfeeding difficulties such as a poor latch or ineffective feeding.

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address a wide range of lactation-related issues.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, pediatricians, and nurses.

• Social sensitivity and an understanding of various practices related to breastfeeding.

• Teaching and training abilities to educate both patients and hospital staff on breastfeeding and lactation management.

• Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

• Remote Type

• Onsite

• Work Location

• 789 Central Avenue

• Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 0

• Employee Type

• Per Diem

• Work Shift

• Day (United States of America)

• Pay Range

• 38.71 - 53.29/Hourly

• Grade

• WDHRN2

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