RN Specialist Lactation NE

2 weeks ago

Akron OH United States Cleveland Clinic Full time

The Lactation Specialist uses expertise to guide and/or provide high quality interventions for the breastfeeding dyad. All breastfeeding mothers require education and support in the promotion of the breastfeeding experience.

* Models appropriate interventions for support of breastfeeding.
* Makes breastfeeding rounds to assess patient progress with breastfeeding throughout the medical center for both the term and preterm breastfeeding patient population.
* Provides direct patient interventions for support of breastfeeding couplets in complex situations.
* Consults with nursing staff and/or physicians in planning interventions that enhance the continuity of care and consistency of information for the breastfeeding patient.
* Educates patient/families about breastfeeding.
* Evaluates products and educates staff and patients on the various products used to assist with breastfeeding, (i.e., breast pumps, breast shells, etc.)
* Provides evidence based information on breastfeeding to both professionals and patients as needed.
* Acts as a clinical resource for breastfeeding related questions/concerns throughout the medical center.
* Collaborates with nursing staff, Director, Clinical Specialist and physicians to develop and/or revise breastfeeding policy and procedure.
* Acts as a clinical resource to families in the community for breastfeeding related concerns.
* Evaluates and communicates to staff relevant research findings on an ongoing basis.
* Investigates research opportunities. Attends meetings, workshops and seminars to facilitate professional self-growth.
* Maintains appropriate certification in Lactation.
* Collaborates with other community organizations in the goal of breastfeeding promotion and support.
* Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
* Other duties as assigned

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Certifications:

* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
* Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider.
* International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.
* Will consider candidates with Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire.

Complexity of Work:

* Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

* Two years experience in working with breastfeeding families.

Physical Requirements:

* Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
* Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
* May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment:

* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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