INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT
Do you remember your “Why”? Why did you go into healthcare? Work for a hospital system that honors your “Why”. Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home delivers patient-centered care in an independent, not-for-profit, financially stable environment. Nathan Littauer Hospital maintains the highest safety standards for our patients, while also investing in our team. Honor your “Why” with a career at Nathan Littauer.
The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) will collaborate with all Outpatient Coordinators to promote service line growth of all outpatient services, including lactation services. To provide overall coordination, planning and management of patient, family and staff education related to breastfeeding. The IBCLC Outpatient Service Educator is an RN who assumes responsibility and accountability for the planning, priority setting, coordination and evaluation of the lactation services, of the patient care provided for designated patient populations. IBCLC assumes responsibility for the management of financial and material resources. The IBCLC OSC adheres to the NLH mission and core values, the IBCLC has 24 hour accountability and responsibility for the human resource and outcome management for the patient population treated in the lactation services and all NLH staff involved. IBCLC supports, plans, implements and evaluates the goals and policies of NLH. Performs administrative duties, coordinating unit operations, reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer.
Qualifications Include:
- Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree or diploma.
- Must possess current NYS license for Registered Nurse.
- Certification from the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 3 – 6 months of hire.
- One (1) or more years of experience in obstetrics, pediatrics, and antenatal or post-partum health care setting as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of three (3) years as an IBCLC. One (1) year of previous experience in managing billing and outpatient case load.
- Two (2) years of management experience.
For immediate consideration qualified applicants are encouraged to forward a resume to nlhjobs@nlh.org or text NLHJOBS to 97211 or visit our career page at www.nlh.org to complete an on-line application.
Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home
Department of Human Resources
99 East State Street
Gloversville, N.Y. 12078