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Columbus Regional Hospital Lactation Consultant - Registered Nurse in Columbus, Indiana
What you need to know about this position:
The Lactation Consultant is a staff nurse and member of health care team who is primarily responsible for the lactation education plan; organization, coordination and evaluation of staff development/patient educational programs/literature; and patient education and works in collaboration with the Women and Children Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Nurse Manager.
Acts as a breastfeeding resource for the medical staff. Promotes breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for newborns in the community.
The base hourly rate for this position is $32.68. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience and does include shift differentials and premium pay as applicable. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
In this position you would be scheduled to work 2-12-hour night shifts (24 hours/week, considered part-time) with start/end times of 7:00PM-7:30AM or 3-8-hour night shifts (hours to be discussed) with a weekend and holiday rotation.
What is required for this position:
Education and/or Experience
Minimum three years experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN preferred.
CN II level in the Clinical Enhancement Program required.
Commitment to complete Quality Improvement Training within six months of appointment.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Registered Nurse, currently licensed in State of Indiana required. Current certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (I.B.C.L.C.) required within 2 (two) years of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.