Clinical Lactation Specialist

[Job Title: Lactation Consultant Nurse ClinicianAt Duke University, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional care to mothers and babies. We're seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lactation Consultant Nurse Clinician to join our team.About the Role:As a Lactation Consultant Nurse Clinician, you will provide clinical care and lactation services to breastfeeding mothers by physician or nurse referral.You will collaborate with birthing center nursing care teams to develop complex feeding plans.You will use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues, such as nutritional requirements.You will serve as a role model for advanced nursing skills in lactation and facilitate the professional development of healthcare team members at Duke University.Requirements:Previous work experience (3+ years) as a clinical nurse is required.Bachelor's degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or a related field is required.Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse or compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina is required.BLS certification is required.Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners is required.Working at Duke:Duke University is an Affirmative ActionEqual Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.]

Created: 2024-11-06