Lactation Consultant Job at MaineHealth, Portland, ME

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  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Description

Maine Medical Center - Portland is seeking an IBCLC to join our team. In this role you may cover core Lactation areas with specialization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Continuing Care Nursery Lactation coverage.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant role provides breastfeeding support and education for patients and families. This role will develop, coordinate and maintain the nursing mother support service for inpatients and outpatients and will utilize evidence based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Current certification as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine required. Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
  • Experience: Experience working with childbearing families or maternal health nursing required. 2500 hours of patient/client education as directed by the IBCLC required.
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Amanda L. Oliveira at amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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