Certified Lactation Consultant - Vassar Brothers Medical Center : Job Details

Description Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center SUMMARY: Acts as facilitator, educator and resource person for staff, physicians and breastfeeding families throughout the childbearing cycle. Provides educational programs and participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program. Assists in establishing and maintaining the standard of care for breastfeeding families through participation in continuous quality improvement activities. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BSN required, MS preferred. Graduate from accredited school of nursing. Experience: Requires a minimum of three years of experience in Maternal Child Health Nursing. A minimum of 1 year teaching experience with adult learners preferred. License: Current NYS Registered Nurse license. Maintains lactation consultant (IBLCE) and a Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certifications Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1514 Department: Center For Breastfeeding Exempt: No Salary Range: $40.43 - $75.10 Hourly