Lactation Consultant - RN (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014)
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: September 17, 2023
Job Description:
How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: As part of the health care
team, assumes primary accountability for the coordination and
provision of individualized lactation care for patients in both
inpatient and outpatient settings. Utilizes delegation and critical
thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented,
collaborative approach to patient care. --
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates breastfeeding in
order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for mother/infant dyads
as appropriate to service area.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely documentation of
care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care
team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an
age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. --Revises plan
according to changes in patient status.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in
a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented
and documented appropriately.
- Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate,
protector of patient's rights, and provider of
psychological/social/cultural support.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately
care for patients served.
- Uses and cares for breastfeeding equipment and devices
appropriately.
- Completes appropriate activities related to the rental or sale
of all items in the Lactation Retail Center.
- Maintains professional conduct and practices in an ethical
manner, accountable for professional actions and legal
responsibilities.
- Maintains professional conduct and practices in an ethical
manner adhering to the Standards of Practice and the IBLCE Code of
Ethics.
- Maintains and expands knowledge and skills by participating in
continuing education activities.
- Obtains certification no later than 2 years after employment.
--Maintains current IBCLC. ----
- Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or
education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidence-based,
quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing
circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time,
resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
- Functions as role-model for clinical practice to coworker,
student and physicians.
- Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies
environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within
specified time frame and according to preestablished
guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to
patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
What We Require:Education: Associates degree in Nursing, BSN
preferred.--Experience: One year maternal/child experience in an
acute care setting in which lactation skills were utilized is
required. Three years are preferred.Licensure/Certification: RN
required: IBCLC required within the first 12 months of hire into
this position.Other: Must successfully complete orientation and
competency requirements. Must obtain/maintain CPR. Must be able to
meet essential job functions. About Carilion This is Carilion
Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration
is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven
health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team
that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of
award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3
NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty
physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of
Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make
your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a
difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are
kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition
Number: 142082--Employment Status: Full time--Location: CRMH -
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital--Shift: Day--Shift Details:
Three 12 hour shifts/week with weekend rotationRecruiter: DANA E
JOHNSON--Recruiter Phone: 540-400-4631--Recruiter Email:
dejohnson@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Carilion Clinic is
a drug-free workplace.
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Lactation Consultant - RN (Roanoke, VA, US, 24014), Professions , Roanoke, Virginia
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