Lactation Consultant - Obstetrics

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

The Professional Staff Nurse plans, delivers and evaluates nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of the Director and/or designee.  Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.  Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Assesses physical, psychosocial, educational, and growth and development needs of the patient.
• Develops a written plan of care using assessment data and provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members.
• Implements nursing plan of care on assigned patients and communicates and documents patient activities, needs and assessments.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions/teaching.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.