Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant (Per Diem)

Must have 2 years inpatient and outpatient experience. IBLCE certification required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Registered Nurses that are part of the Lactation team support breastfeeding birthing persons on postpartum unit, L&D and Neonatal ICU. As an RN in the Maternal Child Health/Lactation Department, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)  
• Must have 2 years inpatient and outpatient experience combined (community experience will be considered).
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification
• Experience with electronic health record preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities. 
• Basic computer proficiency. 
• Fluency in another language a plus. 

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay 
• Staff self-scheduling 
• Weekend/Night shift differentials 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety 
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans