Description
**Overview**
M Health Fairview is looking for a Lactation Consultant RN at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This is a **Casual** position on the **Day** shift, for 8 hour shifts. This position would be covering the birthplace and/or the NICU.
St. John's Hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff. State of the art technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and compassionate health care delivery. We are committed to providing superior health care to our growing community. Our 184 bed facility offers a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
The Lactation Consultant assesses and meets specific needs of inpatient breastfeeding Women, and works with the maternity care team and clinical staff as a resource.
**Responsibilities Job Description**
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
Provides one on one consultation, develops and implements education for patients /families in the Hospital
Provides follow up for patients who have discussed lactation concerns with staff nurses and need additional consultation with a lactation consultant.
Acts as a visible lactation resource to promote lactation services and breastfeeding education
**Qualifications**
**Required:**
2 to 3 years experience working with breastfeeding mothers
2 to 3 years knowledge of planning and implement of breastfeeding education for patients and staff
Must be IBCLC Certified
Degree in Nursing
RN License
**Preferred:**
Bachelor's Degree
**EEO Statement**
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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