Certified Lactation Consultant

Description

SUMMARY : Acts as facilitator, educator and resource person for staff, physicians and breastfeeding families throughout the childbearing cycle. Provides educational programs and participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program. Assists in establishing and maintaining the standard of care for breastfeeding families through participation in continuous quality improvement activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : BSN required, MS preferred. Graduate from accredited school of nursing.

Experience : Requires a minimum of three years of experience in Maternal Child Health Nursing. A minimum of 1 year teaching experience with adult learners preferred.

License : Current NYS Registered Nurse license.

Maintains lactation consultant (IBLCE) and a Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certifications

Working Conditions :

Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company : Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit : 1514

Department : Center For Breastfeeding

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly