Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

The RN Lactation Consultant is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of an integrated lactation educational program. Coordinates and provides instruction for all medical and nursing staff. Works closely with team members such as, but not limited to, nurses, physicians, Social Services, feeding team, and other maternal infant clinicians to ensure patient educational needs are met.

This union role is per diem; scheduled as needed. Hours typically fall between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Weekend coverage is also available.

A minimum of 5 years RN work experience is required, plus the certifications listed below.

Certifications Required: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor / Certified Lactation Counselor or equivalent required; IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant preferred- must obtain within 2 years

Job Duties:

• Develops protocols and programs supporting breastfeeding for all lactating mothers.
• Delivers prenatal education regarding benefits of breast-feeding to all clinic patients.
• Teaches breastfeeding classes and provides private consultations as requested by mother, nurse or physician.
• Maintains and organizes loaner pump program and resource center.
• Maintains affiliation with local support groups.
• Provides follow-up for all first-time breast-feeding mothers and infants or any couple needing special care.
• Continues with outreach programs in community and surrounding hospitals.
• Facilitates and promotes the integration of lactation philosophy amongst the staff including general philosophy of breastfeeding of the premature infant.
• Provides ongoing staff development related to lactation services.
• Attends patient care rounds.
• Participates in Performance Improvement in relation to lactation.
• Participates in research projects involving lactation.
• Education of staff on supplemental nursing techniques.
• Educates attending physician staff.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Requires the ability to lift, push and pull at least 100 pounds as related to patient positioning or transport. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years-Nursing (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor or Certified Lactation Counselor - Default Issuing Body, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant within 2 years - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.