What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant (RN) - Mother and Baby position at ECU Health?
Position Summary
Breast-feeding patient consultation. Postpartum breast-feeding follow-up. Breast-feeding statistics management (coordination). Breast-feeding support for NICU families. Breast-feeding education for health care professionals. Breast-feeding education for consumers. Breast-feeding educator group co-facilitator. Maintenance of breast-feeding policy and teaching plan. Liaison for community breast-feeding initiatives. Participant on the Pitt County Breast-feeding Advisory Council (PCBAC).
Minimum Requirements
Nursing degree required (ADN/BSN).
Registered Nurse Licensure required.
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant preferred.
Other Information
This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week.
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Breast-feeding patient consultation. Postpartum breast-feeding follow-up. Breast-feeding statistics management (coordination). Breast-feeding support for NICU families. Breast-feeding education for health care professionals. Breast-feeding education for consumers. Breast-feeding educator group co-facilitator. Maintenance of breast-feeding policy and teaching plan. Liaison for community breast-feeding initiatives. Participant on the Pitt County Breast-feeding Advisory Council (PCBAC).
Minimum Requirements
Nursing degree required (ADN/BSN).
Registered Nurse Licensure required.
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant preferred.
Other Information
This is a full-time position, 36 hours per week.
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.