Lactation Educator RN
CHI Health Creighton University - Bergan Mercy

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Your time at work should be fulfilling.
Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care of postpartum patients who are nursing through visits to individual patients; helps nursing mothers with potential/actual problems; is available for follow-up phone calls for support and guidance; works in close consultation with staff teaching patients.
• Acts as a resource person for staff caring for patients. Acts as a communication link between Maternal Child staff.
• Provides education to new mothers about breastfeeding as well as sharing knowledge with all maternal child areas.
• Provides backup support to appropriate areas, including Maternal Child Health, NICU and Childbirth Education, within the scope of license.
• Complies with internal and external regulations, policies and procedures; identifies areas of noncompliance and assists in resolution. Demonstrates leadership in achieving nursing division goals and supports Shared Governance structure.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in meetings, inservice programs, continuing education programs, and fulfills yearly requirements as stated by policy. Assists in the orientation of new staff and participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintains a professional attitude with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient and other hospital information.
• Maintains compliance with established, departmental, and organizational policies, procedures, and objectives concerning quality improvement, safety, and environmental conditions and infection.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSURE:

Preferred: Completion of a nursing program in an accredited institution.

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in nursing, nursing/health care administration, or related field.

Required: Registered Nurse License in Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states, so license must be held in the state of your residence.

Board Certified Lactation Consultant- IBCLC required, or progression towards certification to comply with the requirements of the IBCLC Board to include 2500 clinical hours in breast feeding. Certification completion not to exceed 4 years from hire.

BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Three years of experience in hospital nursing in Maternal Child Health.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of breastfeeding techniques. Knowledge of availability of community resources for nursing mothers. Excellent teaching skills required. Job requires frequent reading skills, verbal communication skills, and written communication skills.