Registered Nurse RN Lactation Consultant (bannerhealth)

Job Description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Lactation Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Evening

Job Category:

Nursing

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The Banner University Medical Center-Tucson Postpartum Mother-Baby department delivers professional and compassionate care to the mother baby dyad from birth until discharge.  Our Mother-Baby unit cares for up to 24 postpartum couplets with a family-centered focus.  Our highly skilled team includes experienced bedside registered nurses, licensed nursing assistants, and IBCLC certified RN lactation consultants and lactation counselors I and II (caregivers that have additional lactation education and training) that care for the physical and emotional needs of newly delivered mothers and babies. Our lactation team consults to Labor and Delivery, NICU, pediatrics, and the Postpartum units. 

Banner Health offers prenatal classes and support groups on all aspects of breastfeeding and lactation, including milk supply, preventing, and managing pain, pumping, milk storage and working while breastfeeding. Our certified consultants focus on preventive care to promote successful breastfeeding from the start and act as a resource for outpatient breastfeeding questions and concerns

As the Lactation Consultant, you will review and assesses risk, provide consultation with patients who require assistance, and document pertinent information appropriately.  You will develop and evaluate educational programs and resources for the mother baby unit, NICU, and training of the newly hired lactation consultants.  Utilize and monitor aseptic technique and infection control precautions.  Will also participate and attend programs offered by professional affiliations related to lactation certification. This is a part time evening shift position. 3:00pm-11:30pm, self-schedule & weekend requirement (will be discussed during the interview). Enjoy a $3 flat rate of weekend differential.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards for professional practice and certification. The position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. This position delivers lactation education and provides individualized direct patient and family education. Works in coordination with staff to select and deliver current patient education materials based on identified needs. Provides community and staff education in the specialty area of lactation. Acts as subject matter expert for patients and staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and outlined in policy.

2. Provides care and works collaboratively with patients, family and staff to formulate individualized lactation plans of care, education and intervention.

3. Delivers continuing education programs related to lactation. Suggests updates to educational materials based on needs assessment, advances in theory and technology as well as changes in standards of care related to lactation.

4. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goal for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.

5. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to the caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

6. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and effectiveness of patient teaching. Provides ongoing support for mothers, newborns and staff related to lactation.

7. Documents assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

8. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current RN licensure in state of practice. IBCLC, CLC, CBC or CBS certification required. Current BLS certification required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification must be obtained within six months.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Must maintain clinical performance competencies.

Pool/per diem positions require a minimum of one year of lactation consultant experience in a WIS environment or setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BSN preferred. One year of experience preferred. Experience in an inpatient WIS environment is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred. 

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