Registered Nurse, RN - Lactation Consultant
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The RN Lactation Consultant serves as a clinical resource for breastfeeding patients, staff and providers. The RN Lactation Consultant will function as an expert in the field of breastfeeding. Responsibilities include consultation, education, research. The RN Lactation Consultant’s role will encompass the following areas: clinical practice, collaboration and consultation, and staff education, which is supported by evidence-based practice.
Hours: Part-Time, 24 Hours per Week, Day/Evening Shifts
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
4. Two (2) years of experience as a RN Lactation Consultant
5. Current Certification as a Lactation Consultant
Preferred Qualifications:
1. International Board of Lactation Consultant certification
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1.Serves as a clinical resource, consultant, and role model for staff providing breastfeeding support and education.
2.Participates in the development of new policies and guidelines that align with the strategic vision of TMC.
3.Provides breastfeeding support and expertise as needed in all departments.
4.Uses excellent clinical skills to provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of breastfeeding support and education awareness.
5.Participates in QI projects on a unit and/or hospital level using quality outcome indicators as it relates to evidence-based practice.
6.Collaborates/consults with affiliates in analysis of breastfeeding supplies and equipment and evaluates the impact of supply and equipment changes on the environment of care.
7.Consults with other members of the health care team on patient care, staff development, and practice issues.
8.Collaborates on a interdisciplinary basis to develop protocols, policies and procedures, and practice guidelines.
9.Collaborates with primary and associate nurses as well as other members of the health care team related to the patient plan of care.
10.Critiques the lactation research literature and assess potential for use in clinical practice.
11.Cultivates and develops an evidenced based culture of lifelong learning with the engagement of staff through a Journal Club supporting best lactation practices.
12.Participates in nursing research activities.
13.Demonstrates breast feeding skill in patient care in the area of breastfeeding.
14.Demonstrates breastfeeding competency in both formal/informal teaching environments.
15.Has demonstrated quality in clinical performance as evidenced by creativity in problem solving, risk taking, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
16.Provides age-appropriate communication and education.
17.Understands and interprets the ageing process and it’s effect on breastfeeding.
18.Demonstrates understanding of impact concerning infant’s maturity on the breastfeeding process.
19. Assists the onboarding of new staff as relates to breastfeeding support in the perinatal environments
Physical Requirements:
1.Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
2.Considerable reaching stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
3.Frequent exposure to sick patients, bodily substances, noise
4.Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
5.Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
6.Handle emergency a crisis situation
Skills & Abilities:
1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
3. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age-appropriate communication.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$41.76 - $68.89