What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant (RN), M&B, PRN position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Job Summary
Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within the clinical specialty. Supports the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with services and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care, is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
Qualifications
Work Experience
Job Summary
Provides lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within the clinical specialty. Supports the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with services and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care, is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
Qualifications
Work Experience
- Maryland RN Licensure required
- Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- BLS (Required)
- Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills