Overview
RN – Lactation Consultant Jobs in Fargo – North Dakota – USA at Sanford Health
Careers With
Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and
advancement
opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility:
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location:
Fargo, ND
Address:
5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift:
Varies
Job Schedule:
Part time
Weekly
Hours:
24. 00
Salary Range
:
$30.00 – $44.50
Department Details
Lactation Consultant position. Lactation specific certification required with
advancement
toward IBCLC. Individual would begin by supporting lactation needs in inpatient setting (Family Birth Center & NICU) with goal of eventual
advancement
to clinic setting. Every 4th weekend, Day/Evening rotation.
Job Summary
The Lactation Consultant is a professional nurse dedicated to the physical and psychological care of breastfeeding mothers and infants. The consultant’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a positive and successful experience with breastfeeding for the patients who are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The Lactation Consultant has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of patients.
Qualifications
Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
(CCNE), Accreditation Commission for
Education
in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing
Education
Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One-year experience in women s and children s health services, breastfeeding practices, and understanding the care of a newborn.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of hire.
Current Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification required if not an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). IBCLC must be obtained when eligibility requirements are met.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive
benefits package
for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit  .
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Title: RN – Lactation Consultant
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo – North Dakota – USA
Category: Nursing, Healthcare
