Overview: 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. Responsibilities:
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)
Qualifications: Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE)International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP)Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP); Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) - Lactation Education Consultants (LEC)Lactation Education Consultants (LEC); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) within 5 years - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE)International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $32.21per hour - $55.4per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
