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$70,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview Nurse Practitioner, Lactation Consultant The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care in outpatient lactation services.
3 Days a week, schedule to be determined with other providers 8:30 - 4:30 Qualifications Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Jersey Current Advance Practice Nursing licensure in the State of New Jersey Current CDS and DEA required Master's degree in nursing required Certified as a nurse practitioner in the State of New Jersey within area of specialty BLS certification, as approved by the American Heart Association Current IBCLC certification, or certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire Two years experience in maternal/child health is strongly preferred
As an APRN you will play a crucial role in delivering direct antepartum and postpartum lactation support and education to both patients and staff, ensuring that high-quality, cost effective services are provided Utilization of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine s Protocols to provide evidence-based care Responsibility for offering comprehensive, advanced and specialized health services throughout the continuum of the patient s lactation experience Assess breastfeeding difficulties and collaborate with healthcare providers to create individualized action plans for patients Assess and monitor physical health needs of patients Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team Responsibility for clinical documentation that is current and meets the standards of practice Identifying risk factors and implement appropriate prevention and intervention Assist with planning, developing and implementing of patient education activities, as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to specific age-related populations Act as clinical resource to other nursing staff in area of specialization Demonstrate knowledge of and utilize appropriate community resources Assist with setting and revising practice policies Assist with routine paperwork
About the role
The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care in outpatient lactation services.