Public Health Trust of Dade Co
Lactation Specialist RN, Women's Services, Per Diem, Days
Public Health Trust of Dade Co, Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
Location: Jackson North Medical Center -160 NW 170th St, North Miami Beach, FL 33169
Department: Women's Services
Status: Per Diem
Shift: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Summary
The Lactation Specialist RN provides inpatient lactation education services to promote breastfeeding as the optimal form of infant nutrition to parents, children, and families for JHS Lactation Services program. An incumbent provides training and support to mother/infant pairs to ensure that breastfeeding is a positive experience, thus increasing the duration of this health-enhancing and cost-saving practice.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with nurse midwives, obstetrical, pediatrics, medical and nursing teams to identify mothers and newborns at risk for breastfeeding problems and optimize anticipatory and postpartum care. Provides follow up support or facilitates appropriate referral for post discharge support. Develops a nursing staff lactation support teaching program in collaboration with the clinical educator and Breastfeeding Task Force. Teaches and mentors JHS mother/baby nursing staff in clinical breastfeeding support skills. During clinical interventions, incorporates teaching the medical house staff fundamentals of successful breastfeeding and lactation support, early identification of breastfeeding problems and appropriate referrals for prompt intervention. This teaching will be structured in cooperation with the clinical Attending. Utilizes evidence-based research and knowledge to support clinical, educational and consultative roles in order to provide a scientific basis for professional nursing practice. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and in research opportunities that will advance the knowledge base and practice of lactation services. Participates in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidenced-based lactation services and improve clinical outcomes. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within the area of lactation. Participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects in lactation and breastfeeding to meet the goals and objectives of the JHS. Identifies and analyzes system barriers to the provision of excellent care and develops plans to resolve barriers, in collaboration with JHS medical and nursing teams and the Breastfeeding Task Force and fulfill the requirements of the Baby-Friendly Initiative and the Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Policy Statement. Demonstrates the Professional Leadership and Development Role Model through conduct, appearance, communications, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Develops and provides in cooperation with JHS IBCLCs and parent educators a breastfeeding resource service for the other JHS in patient units. Participates in community outreach in dialogue with the Breastfeeding Task Force, La Lecher League, WIC and Healthy Start in developing cooperative strategies to support breastfeeding for JHS clients and to increase awareness of lactation support services at JHS. Maintains certification as a lactation consultant. RN Lactation Consultants must have a minimum of 15 continuing education hours per year. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Education
Associate's degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Skill
General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing Competencies: Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices. Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers. Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.
Credentials
Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required, or ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment. Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Environmental Conditions
- Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Department: Women's Services
Status: Per Diem
Shift: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Summary
The Lactation Specialist RN provides inpatient lactation education services to promote breastfeeding as the optimal form of infant nutrition to parents, children, and families for JHS Lactation Services program. An incumbent provides training and support to mother/infant pairs to ensure that breastfeeding is a positive experience, thus increasing the duration of this health-enhancing and cost-saving practice.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with nurse midwives, obstetrical, pediatrics, medical and nursing teams to identify mothers and newborns at risk for breastfeeding problems and optimize anticipatory and postpartum care. Provides follow up support or facilitates appropriate referral for post discharge support. Develops a nursing staff lactation support teaching program in collaboration with the clinical educator and Breastfeeding Task Force. Teaches and mentors JHS mother/baby nursing staff in clinical breastfeeding support skills. During clinical interventions, incorporates teaching the medical house staff fundamentals of successful breastfeeding and lactation support, early identification of breastfeeding problems and appropriate referrals for prompt intervention. This teaching will be structured in cooperation with the clinical Attending. Utilizes evidence-based research and knowledge to support clinical, educational and consultative roles in order to provide a scientific basis for professional nursing practice. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and in research opportunities that will advance the knowledge base and practice of lactation services. Participates in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidenced-based lactation services and improve clinical outcomes. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within the area of lactation. Participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects in lactation and breastfeeding to meet the goals and objectives of the JHS. Identifies and analyzes system barriers to the provision of excellent care and develops plans to resolve barriers, in collaboration with JHS medical and nursing teams and the Breastfeeding Task Force and fulfill the requirements of the Baby-Friendly Initiative and the Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Policy Statement. Demonstrates the Professional Leadership and Development Role Model through conduct, appearance, communications, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Develops and provides in cooperation with JHS IBCLCs and parent educators a breastfeeding resource service for the other JHS in patient units. Participates in community outreach in dialogue with the Breastfeeding Task Force, La Lecher League, WIC and Healthy Start in developing cooperative strategies to support breastfeeding for JHS clients and to increase awareness of lactation support services at JHS. Maintains certification as a lactation consultant. RN Lactation Consultants must have a minimum of 15 continuing education hours per year. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience
Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Education
Associate's degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Skill
General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing Competencies: Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices. Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers. Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.
Credentials
Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required, or ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment. Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements
- Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Environmental Conditions
- Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).