Registered Nurse, Inpatient Lactation - 30hr - 40hrs

Job Description

Job DescriptionDepartment Overview:

Our lactation department comprises a vibrant team of skilled lactation nurses (IBCLC) who specialize in infant feeding for patients with complex medical needs. We are dedicated to delivering evidence-based lactation support to families across various settings, including primary care, acute care, and ICU. Our collaborative approach involves working closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and we offer numerous opportunities for professional development as educators, mentors, and leaders in the lactation field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess maternal history, medical records, and patient/parent needs to create and implement tailored lactation care plans.
• Utilize scientific principles for diagnosis and treatment, guiding patients and caregivers through the lactation plan.
• Act as a resource and educator for healthcare professionals, students, community lactation consultants, and the public.
• Develop and update educational materials for patients and engage in various lactation-related committees and initiatives.
• Oversee lactation interns and students as needed.
• Conduct assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with the director to coordinate patient care services within designated areas.
• Foster a supportive environment that promotes health and healing.
• Commit to working 30 to 40 hours weekly, with 10-hour shifts, including one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Essential Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required, with a preference for pediatric or NICU nursing experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a Lactation Consultant role is required.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is mandatory.

The salary range posted reflects our organization’s reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of this announcement.

Any base salary offer will be influenced by skills, experience, education, certifications, and various other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible scheduling, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan assistance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension options, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes. Join us to experience the rewards of passion and teamwork.