RN Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

1w1 week ago

Ochsner Health

New Orleans, US · Full-time · $78,000 – $105,000

About this role

Ochsner Health has progressed since 1942 with unwavering commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. Every award, record, and patient helped stems from dedicated employees. At Ochsner, you make a difference whether working directly with patients or supporting those who do.

This role leads in patient care using the nursing process within the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. It effectively delegates, directs, and assists team members while assuming accountability for quality outcomes. The position exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions.

Daily duties involve assessing learning needs and implementing teaching strategies for diverse patient groups. Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources as a leader on the interdisciplinary team. Use data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes while adapting to specific patient populations.

Embrace behaviors enhancing customer satisfaction and employee morale in nursing. Maintain involvement in unit and department strategic goals. Demonstrate professional responsibility and support the company's philosophy of nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
IBCLC certification
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care
Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines
Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team
Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes
Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, and communication style
Provides lactation support, breastfeeding education, and assessment for mothers and infants