Registered Nurse - Lactation Dept.
- NRP
- RN license
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About the job
Provides information, education and training for patients, staff and providers on counseling and supporting patients on options for safe infant feeding.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Knowledge of clinical experience. Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for infant through geriatric patients. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
Demonstrates: knowledge of breast anatomy, physiology of lactation, benefits of breastfeeding and human milk, basic management and techniques such as positioning, achieving latch-on, and evaluating, intake, prevention and management of simple and complex breastfeeding problems, correct usage of breastfeeding equipment and support products, management of special situations, nutritional guidelines, effects of medications and medical conditions in relationship to breastfeeding and resources for breastfeeding support.
Education : Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
License/Certification : Louisiana State Board RN license, CPR and NRP required. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred
Experience: 3 years experience in lactation education.
Additional Experience Preferred
- Gift/Baby Friendly Initiatives
- Working knowledge of statistics and quality improvement projects
From Opelousas General Health System's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a public hospital with an emergency department in Opelousas, LA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, physicians and front-office staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Opelousas General Health System
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