Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant (Per Diem)

POSITION SUMMARY:
As an RN in the Medical Surgical unit, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients 
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families 
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues 
• Update and manage patient records 
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information 
• Follow guidelines and policies established by SEMC’s nursing organization 
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)  
• Must have 2 years inpatient and outpatient experience combined (community experience will be considered).
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification
• Experience with electronic health record preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities. 
• Basic computer proficiency. 
• Fluency in another language a plus. 

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay 
• Staff self-scheduling 
• Weekend/Night shift differentials 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety 
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth 

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans