Lactation Educator/Outreach Cons-BSN Job Opening
Lactation Educator/Outreach Cons-BSN
University Health Care System
• Augusta, Georgia
Category: Health Educator
Responsibilities
The Lactation Educator/Outreach Consultant (LEOC) is a self-directed
professional who is responsible and accountable for the lactation education of
patients of all ages as well as staff, doctors and nurses. The LEOC also is
responsible for interacting with parents (both first-time and repeat) on a
personal level in order to gain their trust through open-ended questioning so
that lactation questions and problems will be shared and solutions offered.
The LEOC is responsible for patient care follow-up and for developing
educational presentations that provide current and up-to-date lactation
information and guidance. Presentations may be within the setting of the
hospital or outside (E.G. expectant mother workshops or clinics). The LEOC may
also be designated to represent University Hospital in professional societies or
groups (E.G. CSRA Breastfeeding Coalition).
Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by serving on and
allowing staff to serve on nursing councils as participant or leader so that
outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved.
The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces
maximum participation by the staff nurses, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and
the ANA Practice Standards.
professional who is responsible and accountable for the lactation education of
patients of all ages as well as staff, doctors and nurses. The LEOC also is
responsible for interacting with parents (both first-time and repeat) on a
personal level in order to gain their trust through open-ended questioning so
that lactation questions and problems will be shared and solutions offered.
The LEOC is responsible for patient care follow-up and for developing
educational presentations that provide current and up-to-date lactation
information and guidance. Presentations may be within the setting of the
hospital or outside (E.G. expectant mother workshops or clinics). The LEOC may
also be designated to represent University Hospital in professional societies or
groups (E.G. CSRA Breastfeeding Coalition).
Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by serving on and
allowing staff to serve on nursing councils as participant or leader so that
outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved.
The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces
maximum participation by the staff nurses, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and
the ANA Practice Standards.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in nursing required.��A master's degree is highly desirable.
Licensure/Certification
Current licensure in the State of Georgia
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required within 1 year of employment
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification preferred
BLS Certified Instructor required or obtained within 1 year of employment
Experience
Minimum of three years of nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates high enthusiasm, initiative, patience and positive thinking in area of specialization
Demonstrated traits of independence, initiative, dependability and self-motivation
Ability to work efficiently and deal effectively under stress
Ability to think critically and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Nursing knowledge of growth and development relevant to the ages of the patients served.
Nursing knowledge of the diseases and health care needs of the patient population served.
Assessment, analytical, and synthesis skills sufficient to interpret and analyze patient health data; identify nursing diagnoses; prioritize needs; and develop an individualized plan of care.
Evaluation skills adequate to evaluate patient response to care and take appropriate action.
Advanced level of interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians and other hospital personnel with whom daily interactions must take place.
Basic knowledge of and skills in management sufficient to effectively supervise team personnel when acting as Team Leader.
High level of interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively as a team member on a team with varying levels of health care workers.
Problem solving skills sufficient to allow effective problem/conflict resolution.
Philosophy of health care service is compatible with that of the mission of University Hospital.
Physical Demands
Standing for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours)
Walking for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours) to include moving about the work area, hospital and/or campus as needed
Sitting for extended periods (8 to 12 hours)
Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head
Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically. For Health Care Providers (HCP) must be able to visualize patient condition and see data displayed on monitoring devices, etc.
Auditory: must be able to hear in order to clearly communicate with others and use communication devices such as telephones, must be able to hear patients, alarms, call bells, etc.
Tactile: must have ability to handle equipment and/or devices related to job duties, enter documentation within computer system. For HCP must be able to feel for pulses, skin temperature, and other patient conditions
Olfactory: HCP need to be able to smell disease-specific smells
HCP should not manually lift (including transfer, reposition, or move) patients who weigh greater than 35 pounds. The appropriate safe patient handling device will be used, except in emergency situations (life or death situations where delay in obtaining and using the safe patient handling equipment may be detrimental to the patient). Refer to Policy/Procedure G-89
Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies
Bachelors Degree in nursing required.��A master's degree is highly desirable.
Licensure/Certification
Current licensure in the State of Georgia
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required within 1 year of employment
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification preferred
BLS Certified Instructor required or obtained within 1 year of employment
Experience
Minimum of three years of nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates high enthusiasm, initiative, patience and positive thinking in area of specialization
Demonstrated traits of independence, initiative, dependability and self-motivation
Ability to work efficiently and deal effectively under stress
Ability to think critically and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Nursing knowledge of growth and development relevant to the ages of the patients served.
Nursing knowledge of the diseases and health care needs of the patient population served.
Assessment, analytical, and synthesis skills sufficient to interpret and analyze patient health data; identify nursing diagnoses; prioritize needs; and develop an individualized plan of care.
Evaluation skills adequate to evaluate patient response to care and take appropriate action.
Advanced level of interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with patients, families, visitors, team members, physicians and other hospital personnel with whom daily interactions must take place.
Basic knowledge of and skills in management sufficient to effectively supervise team personnel when acting as Team Leader.
High level of interpersonal skills in order to interact effectively as a team member on a team with varying levels of health care workers.
Problem solving skills sufficient to allow effective problem/conflict resolution.
Philosophy of health care service is compatible with that of the mission of University Hospital.
Physical Demands
Standing for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours)
Walking for long periods of time (8 to 12 hours) to include moving about the work area, hospital and/or campus as needed
Sitting for extended periods (8 to 12 hours)
Must be able to bend, stoop and reach/lift above your head
Sight: must be able to read documentation in a variety of formats such as items in print or electronically. For Health Care Providers (HCP) must be able to visualize patient condition and see data displayed on monitoring devices, etc.
Auditory: must be able to hear in order to clearly communicate with others and use communication devices such as telephones, must be able to hear patients, alarms, call bells, etc.
Tactile: must have ability to handle equipment and/or devices related to job duties, enter documentation within computer system. For HCP must be able to feel for pulses, skin temperature, and other patient conditions
Olfactory: HCP need to be able to smell disease-specific smells
HCP should not manually lift (including transfer, reposition, or move) patients who weigh greater than 35 pounds. The appropriate safe patient handling device will be used, except in emergency situations (life or death situations where delay in obtaining and using the safe patient handling equipment may be detrimental to the patient). Refer to Policy/Procedure G-89
Proper body mechanics will be used when moving or lifting any equipment or supplies