The Lactation Consultant RN evaluates and improves nursing care for breast-feeding patients through consultation, teaching, and developing care procedures while adhering to professional nursing standards. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, be a Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois, and hold current IBCLC certification. Current experience within the last five years or being a new graduate within the last two years is required, along with current CPR certification.
bachelor degreeRegistered NurseCare PlanningPatient AssessmentData AnalysisCollaborationCPREvaluationImplementationOutcomes IdentificationLactation ConsultingIBCLC CertificationCode of Ethics ComplianceANA StandardsResearch IntegrationNursing Care Techniques
Job description
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe minimum commitment of hours for this position is 48 hours within a six-week scheduling period including one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month and rotating holidays required.
The hours per scheduled day will vary depending on the needs of the department.
This position will also assist with seeing patients at the outpatient clinic onsite, participate with facilitating our breastfeeding classes at least three times a year and weekly community support group as needed.The Lactation Consultant RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Responsibilities:A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who participates and assists in evaluating and improving nursing care of breast-feeding patients.Consults with nursing, medical staff and other disciplines to achieve this goal.Teaches and demonstrates specific nursing care techniques related to the breast-feeding patient.Assists in the development of nursing care procedures for the breast-feeding patient.Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.Assessment - collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.Diagnosis - analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issues.Outcomes Identification - identifies expected outcomes for plan individualized to the patient or situation.
Planning - develops a plan that prescribes strategies or alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Implementation - implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs education strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluation - evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.Collaboration - Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services when choosing practice options that would result in the same expected outcome.Integrates research findings into practice.
Benefits
401(k) Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits
Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisionsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor of Science in NursingRegistered Nurse in the State of IllinoisCPR - Basic Life Support via American Heart AssociationCertification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) requiredCurrent experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years)Preferred: One year experience as a lactation consultant RNNRP certification Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.
Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
Exception
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
