RN Lactation Consultant - Live & Work in Germany!

Company: Sterling Medical Corporation
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Sterling Medical has a unique opportunity to relocation and provides services in Germany at our U.S. Military Installation- Ramstein Air Base. This is an amazing civilian opportunity to help support our active duty families!We are proud to offer: * Great Tax Advantaged Rates!* Relocation Assistance!* Benefits and PTO + 10 Federal Holidays Paid Off! About Sterling Medical:Sterling Medical has been providing services of this nature since 1980 at military facilities, and at overseas military facilities since 1995, a period of over 23 years. Overseas nations in which we provide service include Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Bahrain, South Korea, Japan and other overseas locations. We are the largest provider of direct medical staff to U.S. military facilities overseas. We offer a rewarding experience to gain Military and DoD experience and support our active duty military familiesJob Requirements:Lactation Consultant Ramstein-Landstuhl, GermanyQualifications:2.3.1. IAW AFI 44-119, Clinical Performance Improvement, Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse shall have and maintain an active, valid unrestricted, current nursing license (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in a United Stated (US) jurisdiction. All licenses must be unencumbered and remain in effect during contract employment. Contractor shall be in good standing, and under no clinical restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held or has been held within the last 10 years. Contractor shall maintain current certification in required training. Contractor shall be current with and have completed all continuing education requirements specified by their professional licensure or certification. 2.3.2. International Board Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse certification. 2.3.3. Have and maintain a current license (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration) to practice medicine in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the United States (U.S.) Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be valid and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). 2.3.4. Contractor personnel shall possess proof of the following knowledge within their license: Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross CPR/BLS Course, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Certification) as required by the MTF Credentials Manager, Education (CME), and Training Department, and maintain any requirements for the Division of Women's Health and Newborn Care arena as specified by the MTF. 2.3.5. Shall attend MTF provided annual training, which will include, but is not limited to, topics such as safety, QA/RM/Process Improvement, infection control, fire protection, security, patient sensitivity and HIPAA training. The classes may be scheduled individually throughout the year or scheduled at one time. 2.3.6. Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse shall possess the following knowledge: 2.3.7. Must be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide-range of breastfeeding related acute and chronic diseases of the nursing mother and the newborn, infant or breastfeeding child and injuries including but not limited to conditions of the: Skin Breasts Nose Reproductive System Throat Lymphatic System Neck Palate/Tongue Mouth Central Nervous System Cardiovascular System Endocrine System Psychiatric and Behavioral Health 2.3.8. Must have sufficient experience and/or training to be able to adequately perform medical procedures to include, but not limited to, the following: Basic Life Support Neonatal Resuscitation Program Secure and maintain an adequate airway.Duties:Specific Requirements. The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse shall provide inpatient health care to qualifying beneficiaries in accordance with the MTF scope of care and the nurse own clinical privilege list. Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and nursing care to entire family regardless of sex, age, or type of problem. The nurse will collaborate with the physicians to maintain a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health. The Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse shall: 2.2.1. Conduct rounds each morning and as needed to provide support to breastfeeding mothers. In addition, provide the necessary follow-up outpatient visits, community resources, and support groups as recommended by applicable standards of care. 2.2.2. Implement standards of care, policies and procedures for breastfeeding management. Develop methods and assists in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating instructional materials and methods used for ante partum and postpartum breastfeeding education, either in a one on one consultation or class forum. 2.2.3. Keep abreast of current literature, administrative and clinical matters pertinent to successful breastfeeding management and lactation consultant services. Shares knowledge with staff. 2.2.4. Demonstrate proficiency as a resource for breastfeeding by creating and developing inservice programs for physicians, nurses, medical students and core staff about subjects related to lactation and maintaining availability to provide assistance on regular basis. 2.2.5. Act as a consultant to prospective and new parents on subjects related to lactation by promoting and teaching prenatal lactation education and support classes. 2.2.6. Deliver consultation services for multiple departments, which may include Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, Family Practice Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, Social Work and New Parent Support Team. 2.2.7. Provide consultant services to patients requiring further breastfeeding support upon patient or staff request. Providing telephone counseling, and outpatient services for breastfeeding mothers in the military community. 2.2.8. Schedule outpatient visits and provide consultation for breastfeeding problems following discharge. 2.2.9. Support, promote and lead postpartum support groups: e.g.; the breastfeeding peer support groups and the advanced postpartum lactation course. 2.2.10. Manage the MTF Pump Loan program for active duty and other breastfeeding mothers who are eligible beneficiaries. 2.2.11. Utilize International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) guidelines establishing lactation protocols in collaboration with health care teams (Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Midwives, New Parent Support Director, Social Work, Nutritionist and Nurses) on breastfeeding difficulties or concerns that the patient may be experiencing. 2.2.12. Research literature and audiovisual aids relating to breastfeeding and provide input and procedures appropriate for use and/or purchase. 2.2.13. Participate in the review of present guidelines and procedures appropriate to the program and updates them as warranted. 2.2.14. Support flight commander by monitoring and preparing the out-patient statistics for the quarterly and annual reports. 2.2.15. Perform as a liaison with community resources (i.e. LaLeche League, WIC Overseas, and New Parent Support Team.)

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