RN Outpatient Lactation Consultant - Toledo Hospital - Parent Instruction

Location:

Toledo Hospital

Department:

Parent Instruction

Weekly Hours:

Status:

Part time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a mother cares for their newborn baby, the Outpatient Lactation Consultant RN will provide expert consultation and support.

You will conduct in-person and telehealth nursing visits as you counsel families on infant feeding, lactation initiation and maintenance and overcoming challenges.

You will support and maintain employee lactation projects and serve as a lactation resource throughout ProMedica and in your community.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing

Skills: Experience in quality improvement and evidence-based practice implementation and evaluation. Experience in educational program development. Experience in adult education utilizing principles of teaching and learning.

Years of Experience: At least 3-4 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably two of which are in maternal-child nursing or a related field.

License: Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio (RN)

Certification: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred, related certifications considered on individualized basis

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Skills: Previous experience with developing and delivering staff education. Previous experience as an outpatient nurse preferred.

Years of Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a lactation counselor, consultant, or peer

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

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