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The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.
nNorthern Light Mercy Hospital
nDepartment: Lactation Services
nPosition is located: Mercy Fore River
nWork Type: PRN
nHours Per Week: 8.00
nWork Schedule: Variable
nExempt: No
nSummary:
nThe Lactation Consultant/ Childbirth Coordinator is responsible and accountable to work in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to provide lactation care and assist with childbirth education. The role of the Lactation Consultant/ Childbirth educator is to promote, support and protect breastfeeding as the optimal food choice for infants, as well as assist in the prenatal education. The Lactation Consultant/ Childbirth Educator will develop, maintain, and coordinate support services for mothers in need of the service, whether self or physician referred. The Lactation Consultant/ Childbirth Educator will also be responsible for providing current education updates to nursing staff, providers, and office staff for further depth of support to mothers and babies. The goal of Lactation Services/ Childbirth Education Department is to ensure that all families who elect to breastfeed their infants will have a successful and satisfying experience and that Mercy offers needed evidenced-based prenatal classes.
nResponsibilities:
nnnFacilitates daily lactation rounds, conducts consults in both inpatient and outpatient setting.
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nnCompletes Follow up telephone calls on all deliveries.
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nnIn-services staff and providers about new policies/practices involved in lactation services.
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nnServes as a Lactation resource for the nursing staff and other health care providers.
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nnMaintains data for quality assurance initiatives.
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nnRemains current in profession through journals, networking, and professional continuing education.
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nnRepresents the clinical specialty in community and professional groups.
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nnFacilitates program meetings to coordinate educational content of various classes.
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nnOther duties.
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n nOther Information:
nnnCurrent registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
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nnInternational Board-Certified Lactation Consultant - IBCLC.
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nnBasic Life Support certification.
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nn3-5 years relevant work experience preferred.
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n nCompetencies and Skills
nnnAchieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
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nnActs Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities and is able to connect the day to day operations to longer-term objectives, shifts in the industry, and system goals.
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nnApplies Business Acumen:Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success. Applies proven practices and business theories to get results that meet financial as well as other business goals. Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly, taking measured risks into consideration. Possesses a thorough knowledge of their field and independently carries out their work in accordance with professional standards of the profession.
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nnBasic Life Support
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nnElectronic medical record software.
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nnDemonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
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nnDemonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
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nnDevelops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
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nnEffectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
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nnExercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
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nnFosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges. Proactively identifies opportunities and uses new approaches to enhance processes, systems and services. When appropriate, suggests or initiates new strategies, products, services, and markets.
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nnInfluences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
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nnAbility to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
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nnEmail application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
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nnMS Teams
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nnPromotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
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nnBehaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
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nnCultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
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nnFosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
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nnPractices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
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n nCredentials
nnRequired Registered Nurse
n nEducation
nnRequired Associate's Degree
n nRequired Experience
nn3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience
n nWorking Conditions
nnnPotential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
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nnPotential exposure to diseases or infections.
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nnLifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
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nnAlternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
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n nNorthern Light Mercy Hospital is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Portland, Maine, and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas ( . Our work is grounded in compassion, dignity, and service, with a commitment to caring for every member of our community, especially those most in need. At Mercy, people come to work knowing their role matters. Whether at the bedside, in support services, administration, or clinical care, every team member contributes to a culture built on respect, collaboration, and purpose.
nWe provide a broad range of medical and surgical services, along with multiple primary and specialty care offerings and community-based programs that extend our impact beyond the hospital walls. As a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system, employees benefit from the stability, resource, and career pathways of a larger organization while working in a hospital that feels personal and connected. Team members have opportunities to grow professionally, explore new roles, and build long-term careers in an environment focused on quality, innovation, and the well-being of our workforce.
nMercy Hospital is located in Portland, Maine’s largest and most vibrant city, offering an exceptional quality of life that attracts people from across the country. Portland is nationally recognized for its food scene, arts and culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Within minutes of the city, you can reach beaches, islands, lakes, and mountain trails, with easy access to hiking, skiing, boating, and cycling. The region also offers excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy travel connections through Portland International Jetport and nearby rail service to Boston. Southern Maine blends career opportunity with a lifestyle centered on balance, outdoor recreation, and coastal living, making it an ideal place to live and build a career.
nQuestions? Contact Talent Acquisition: phone: email:
nPortland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery
nPosition Lactation & Childbirth Edu/RNLocation US:ME:Portland | Nursing- RN | PRNReq ID 92270
Worksite address
portland, ME, 04122, US
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