Job Description
RN - Lactation Services Pediatric Clinic at Carle Health summary:
The RN - Lactation Services at a pediatric clinic provides specialized nursing care focusing on breastfeeding support and education for mothers and infants. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, lactation instruction, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal maternal and child health outcomes. The role also involves mentoring colleagues, quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining continuity of care through effective communication.
Overview
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) upon hire - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) within 6 months - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP); Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) within 6 months - Lactation Education Consultants (LEC); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing (Required), Work Experience: Mother baby nursing
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by dept as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial assessment during the visit and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.In addition to facilitating communication prior to and during the appointment, the nurse in this role will be responsible for maintaining communication after the appointment in order to maintain continuity of care for the patient. Provides follow-up calls and communication with both internal and external customers to meet the needs of the patient.Incorporates new knowledge to initiate changes in nursing care practice if desired outcomes are not achieved. Designs quality improvement initiatives to evaluate the need for change. Models expert practice to interdisciplinary team members and healthcare consumers. Mentors and precepts other nurses and colleagues as appropriate. Precepts graduate and undergraduate nursing students. Seeks feedback regarding one's own practice from peers, patients, and professional colleagues.Directly supervises the breastfeeding patient as required Instructs in proper hold, latch and breastfeeding positions Instructs new nursing staff in breastfeeding techniques Communicates to OB or Pediatrician relating to specific abnormal assessments seen Documents clearly findings and required plan for the nursing dyad in EPIC
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $29per hour - $49.88per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding Support, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Care Plan Development, Patient Education, Health Communication, Quality Improvement
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,