Travel Nurse RN - Lactation RN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Lactation Consultant
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
The Lactation Consultant provides clinical lactation services and support to patients, families, clinical teams, and the community. This role involves collaboration with multiple departments and inter-professional teams as the lactation expert, focusing on breastfeeding and human milk management. Responsibilities include assessing, educating, implementing interventions, and monitoring outcomes related to lactation support.
Work Schedule
- 5 days per week
- 4 days at main campus, 1 day at alternate campus
- Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Mostly outpatient care
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based, quality lactation services
- Respond to consults according to departmental standards
- Implement and monitor breastfeeding and pumping interventions
- Participate in patient care and multidisciplinary rounds
- Maintain patient lists and document all encounters in the electronic health record
- Contribute to policy and procedure development
- Educate clients on breastfeeding and pumping techniques
- Develop and conduct teaching sessions for patients and staff
- Serve as a preceptor to students
- Participate in community outreach and breastfeeding committees
- Engage in research and data collection as opportunities arise
- Maintain and expand professional credentials and knowledge
- Represent the lactation program in professional organizations and educational events
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- One of the following Pennsylvania licenses: Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN), Occupational Therapist (OT), Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Respiratory Therapist (RT), Osteopathic Respiratory Therapist, or Speech & Language Pathologist
- At least one (1) year of experience as a Lactation RN, including experience within the last year
- Experience working with pediatric patients
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
- Pediatric experience
- Critical care experience
- At least one (1) year of experience in an inpatient hospital setting
Additional Information
- This role requires strong interdisciplinary collaboration and community involvement
- Professional development and participation in relevant organizations are encouraged
No prior travel experience requirement specified.
Facility
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2 nurses recommend working with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pros
traveler friendly, patient ratios up to 1:2, staff nurses very friendly and willing to help
Cons
schedule flexibility, rotating shifts
- Childrens
- 520 beds
Philadelphia, PA
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