Lactation Consultant jobs in Newark, NJ

JOB SUMMARY

Provides breastfeeding education and support to parents of infants

Acts as a consultant to parents on post-partum unit

Conducts follow up with parents as needed

Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding

Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced base practice and current research

Reviews and maintains current all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding

Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities,

Maintains regulatory compliance as appropriate

Maintains logs and prepares monthly reports as requested

Actively participates in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast feeding

Assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding

Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family

Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced base practice and current research

Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding

Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness

Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding

Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities

Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding

Reviews and maintains current all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding

Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

BLS for the Healthcare Provider required

Current IBCLC certification

Actively participates in patient satisfaction initiatives related to breast feeding

Assesses education needs of parents as it relates to breastfeeding

Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet the needs of the family

Develops policies and standards of care based upon evidenced base practice and current research

Encourages unrestricted breastfeeding

Evaluates for signs of breastfeeding effectiveness

Identifies maternal and infant risk factors and contraindications that relate to breastfeeding

Participates in consortium and community related breastfeeding activities

Participates in the education of nursing staff as it relates to breastfeeding

Reviews and maintains current all educational materials distributed to parents regarding breastfeeding

Supports breastfeeding during the hospitalization and/or separation of the mother and infant

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey and the state s second largest private employer with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital).

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401 (k)

Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off

Short & Long Term Disability

Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts