Position Summary:
Work with breast feeding mother and baby couplets to facilitate the initiation of breast feeding and offer ongoing support and education to facilitate continued breast feeding after discharge.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Individuals hired after August 1, 2013 must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within (5) years of start date.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License upon hire and Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC) Hires after January 1, 2017 and after must have IBCLC certification. Individuals with current CLC or CLS certification must obtain within 5 years.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
If hired prior to January 1, 2017, position requires 5 years of experience and CLC or CLS certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  
  
  
• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.
  
• requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Essential Functions:

• * Provides education for patients, staff and physicians * Orients new nursing employees * Participates in unit councils * Provides parent education- 1:1 and group settings * Represents UnityPoint Health at community events * Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others * Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise * Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension * Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
• * Develops a comprehensive breast-feeding plan * Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes * Provides a thorough ongoing assessment of breast-feeding activities * Provides education regarding alternative feeding methods * Initiates milk production * Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes * Ensures infant safety when breast feeding is not effective * Identifies patients in need of follow up after discharge * Completes care plan and discharge plan in a timely manner
• * Documentation is thorough, accurate and timely. * All patient interactions are documented in a concise format in the EMR * Able to schedule outpatient appointments in EMR * Enters patient charges accurately and timely * Identifies practice problems on the unit * Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned * Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
• * Collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team effectively, professionally and respectfully. * Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers. * Ensure appropriate follow up is arranged and communicated to the patient * Involves other disciplines as needed ie speech, dietician, physician * Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions * Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary * Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital * Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction * Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)