LACTATION CONSULTANT REGISTERED NURSE
Company: Trihealth Inc
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Overview:Provides lactation consultation and educational
services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and
physicians.Job Requirements:Associate's Degree or Diploma in
Nursing--New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of
hireBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)--Must
successfully pass international Board Certified Lactation
Consultant exam within 30 months of hire--Registered
NurseExperience in Maternity--2-3 years experience Clinical--Job
Responsibilities:Voices concerns to pediatrician if breastfeeding
is not going well prior to time of discharge.Provides breastfeeding
education to patients who are having difficulty breastfeeding and
act as a support service to staff. Plans teaching as necessary in
areas that include but are not limited to anatomy and physiology of
breast, physiology of milk transfer, effects of toxins and
medications on human milk composition; normal course of lactation;
infant growth and development; breastfeeding evaluation; and signs
and symptoms of dehydration.Assesses patients pumping needs and
addresses the availabilty of a breast pump based on patients
insurance and/or where to obtain one if no insurance
available.--Provides resource list as needed.--Demonstrates
utilization of evidence based practices in breastfeeding and
professional practice.--Works as a team and develops education
materials for patients, nursing, and other medical professionals.
Resolves issues in a professional manner.Completes patient
assessment and incorporates breastfeeding skills and interprets
pertinent patient data as part of the assessment. Provides for
patient/family participation in development of goals and plan of
care based on the plan care. Documents plan of care so that peers
and nursing can follow plan of care.Other Job-Related
Information:Working Conditions:Climbing - RarelyConcentrating -
ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation
- ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - ConsistentlyInterpersonal
Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - RarelyLifting Lifting 50+
Lbs - RarelyLifting 11-50 Lbs - OccasionallyPulling -
OccasionallyPushing - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyReading -
ConsistentlySitting - OccasionallyStanding - ConsistentlyStooping -
OccasionallyTalking - ConsistentlyThinking/Reasoning -
ConsistentlyUse of Hands - ConsistentlyColor Vision -
FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Far - FrequentlyVisual Acuity: Near -
ConsistentlyWalking - FrequentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and
ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility
more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our
fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL
TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the
following:--Serve: ALWAYS--- Welcome everyone by making eye
contact, greeting with a smile, and saying \'hello\' Acknowledge
when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination
or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for
personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areasExcel:
ALWAYS--- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and
recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have
not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting
(lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and
service--Respect: ALWAYS--- Respect cultural and spiritual
differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's
opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak
positively about my team members and other departments in front of
patients and guests.Value: ALWAYS--- Value the time of others by
striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick
up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a
good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment
efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid
waste.Engage: ALWAYS--- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team
members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion
with customers, team members and the community
Keywords: Trihealth Inc, Cincinnati , LACTATION CONSULTANT REGISTERED NURSE, Healthcare , Cincinnati, Ohio
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