RN (Registered Nurse) - Lactation Consultant - St Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

Minimum of 3 shifts per 6 week schedule

Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for all lactation related services, programs and education and services as a resource for lactation counseling and support to the community.  Assists in the provision of care to patients of all age groups.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in nursing theory and practice of nursing process.

• Must have knowledge, skills in infant development, nutrition, obstetrics specially related to lactation.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university or institution.

• Experience: three to five years nursing experience, specifically in obstetrics and/or infant development required.

• Registration, Certification or Licensure Requirement: Current Ohio RN licensure; Must possess IBCLC Certification, Other certification required per department policy.

• Working Conditions: May be required to drive to patient homes, clinics, etc.  Must have valid driver’s license

• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Work requires excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with mothers and a variety of professional personnel.

  Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Experience with NICU patients preferred. Covers NICU and OB but will flex throughout house to provide lactation support as needed.

Hours:

• Hours: 3 shifts in a 6 week schedule with flexibility to cover other hours PRN

• Hours per pay period: 48

• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Worker Sub-Type:

Union Contingent - PRN

Department:

Obstetrics7C - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.