Job Description
Job Description
Description
Part-time 14 hours a week
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A Brief Overview
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Provides and plans safe efficient age specific nursing care for patients/families related to lactation services.
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What You Will Do
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\n - Patient care/assessment; (20%)
\n - Lactation program operations; (15%)
\n - Communication and collaboration; (10%)
\n - Leadership; (5%)
\n - Involved in learning and self-improvement; (5%)
\n - Age specific knowledge. (5%)
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Additional Responsibilities
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\n - Performs other duties as assigned.
\n - Complies with all policies and standards.
\n - For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
\n - Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
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Qualifications
Education - Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing (Required) or
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
Work Experience - 1+ years Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Knowledge of needs of antepartal and postpartal mother. (Required proficiency)
- Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. (Required proficiency)
- Evidence of ongoing continuing education and professional development. (Required proficiency)
- Uses selected technical (lactation) and office equipment (e.g., fax, computer, telephone) to meet patient and family needs. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Upon Hire (Required)
- Completion of lactation educator training program with current certification (Required) and
- Must apply to sit for the IBCLC exam within 6 months of hire within 6 Months (Required) and
- Successfully pass the IBCLC exam within 1 Year (Required)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or equivalent (Required)
Physical Demands - Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
Job Tags
Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office,