Lactation Specialist RN - Mother/Baby
Job Description
Job Summary
- Provides consultative and direct care for the management of breastfeeding mothers and babies.
- Oversees the Lactation Support Program which includes the training and use of Lactation resource Nurses and peer support staff.
- Functions as an advocate for Reading Hospital staff who are breastfeeding through the oversight of the Breastfeeding Pumping station on the R1 area.
- Provides post discharge follow up when deemed necessary.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- PA Registered Nurse License
Required Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Problem Solving Skills
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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