RN Lactation Consultant

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Evening Shift Description: Mount Carmel Nurses are the heartbeat of our health system. We have several opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Regardless of your experience, we want to connect with you!

About the Unit:

Mount Carmel East Mother Infant, recently designated Baby-Friendly Hospital, offers a 33 private bed unit. Our unit also includes a well-baby nursery, licensed lactation consultants and a full coverage medical staff team. Our patients are offered 24 hour rooming in experience, breast feeding support and best practice nursing care.

About Mount Carmel East:

Mount Carmel East features a fully integrated cardiovascular center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a dedicated Women's Health Center, a maternity center, a Network Cancer Program, and a comprehensive orthopedics and spine program. We're also home to Mount Carmel's Level II Trauma Center, providing critical access to vital emergency services to eastern central Ohio.

We've recently completed a $310 million modernization, making our 400-bed, all-private-room facility one of the best in the region when it comes to contemporary clinical services and patient conveniences. We added a new five-story patient tower, a new surgical suite with 12 operating rooms, an expanded cafeteria and kitchen with bistro-like dining and room service, a new main entrance and lobby, expanded parking, peaceful respite areas, and park-like outdoor spaces to create an unprecedented patient experience.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and day one benefit packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.

Retirement saving account with employer match starting on day one, generous paid time off programs and employee recognition incentive program.

Tuition and professional development reimbursement - fully discounted tuition through our enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Flexible schedules through our FirstChoice Internal Travel Program, Weekend Option Program, and local Float Pool.

Our Lactation Consultants are a part of our culture of shared governance,

where collaboration creates an environment that puts the focus on what's truly important - our patients and the communities we serve.

The Lactation Consultant, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care, consultation and education for patients, families, nursing staff, medical staff, allied health professionals, nursing students and the community regarding lactation in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Lactation Consultant within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.

Responsibilities

Assesses and evaluates patient care for breastfeeding mothers and babies, utilizing evidence based practice

Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components

Work with state-of-the-art technology

Demonstrates the ability to manage lactation assignment effectively

Provides equipment as needed, formulates feeding plan with parents, makes referrals for services as needed

Promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program

Requirements/Qualifications

Graduate from school of nursing

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio

Certified by International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners

Effective Communication Skills

Minimum of two years recent and relevant clinical experience

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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