Nurse Consultant Salary in Cincinnati, OH

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Nurse Clinician is a professional registered nurse who is responsible for the coordination of patient care in a specific area. Utilization of the nursing process helps in identification of patient needs, evaluation of patient outcomes, as well as prevention and early recognition of potential problems. This individual functions as an expert practitioner, educator, and nurse consultant to both patient and physician support staff.Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. Preferred: Master's Degree - Nursing. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Current BLS required. ACLS certification Preferred. Certification in specialty area strongly preferred. Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. Preferred: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Practice and Continuum of Care: Acts as an expert clinician and role model in providing quality patient care to patients and their families within his/her specialty area Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists the staff with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs Serves on nursing and hospital-wide and unit-based committees that influence the delivery of patient care (example: PPO, Documentation) Assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice Promotes goals and objectives of Impact behaviors Maintains confidentiality of information Promotes mission, vision, and goals of UC Health and the unit Assist with implementing evidence based practice in the unit Works collaboratively on performance improvement systems hospital-wide Liaison to other departments and organizer for interdepartmental projects Demonstrates the nurse's role as a member of the healthcare team and promotes accountability, responsibility, and commitment regarding patient care standards Education: Identifies educational needs of patients/families concerning health promotion and/or maintenance, alterations in health status, disease processes, and interdisciplinary plan of care during and post-hospitalization within specialty area Collaborates with unit Managers and department nurse educators to identify the educational needs of all levels of nursing staff, and to plan and provide appropriate learning opportunities to meet those needs Identifies observational /clinical experiences for nursing students, clinical interns, and other healthcare professionals as needed Develops and delivers educational programs to medical staff as appropriate Apply current nursing literature in teaching techniques and guiding standards of care May serve as a preceptor Orientation and other education as assigned Consultation: Participates in patient rounds Promotes continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient setting through consultations with patients, families, and healthcare providers Participates in Patient Relation activities Works closely with medical Directors and Nurse Manager to coordinate and enhance the care of a specific patient population Serves as a resource within his/her own specialty for all members of the healthcare team Participates in the development and evaluation of standards of patient care Serves as a committee member in community health-related activities Research: Recruit patients for studies Assists staff nurses in identifying quality assurance and other research questions Interprets and applies current research to area of specialty Disseminates research findings to colleagues through formal and informal channels Monitors literature for research pertaining to clinical and system changes and develops and implements changes in response to these findings Remains current in research to area of clinical nursing practices Collaborates in research endeavors with other healthcare professionals Financial: Assist the business Manager in ensuring appropriate charge capture compliance Collaborate with Manager to develop operational and capital budget items Uses supplies and equipment in a responsible, cost effective manner, reducing expenses where and when possible Promotes cost effective use of human and material resources including secondary appropriate equipment and supplies PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY) Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Practice and Continuum of Care: Acts as an expert clinician and role model in providing quality patient care to patients and their families within his/her specialty area Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists the staff with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs Serves on nursing and hospital-wide and unit-based committees that influence the delivery of patient care (example: PPO, Documentation) Assists with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice Promotes goals and objectives of Impact behaviors Maintains confidentiality of information Promotes mission, vision, and goals of UC Health and the unit Assist with implementing evidence based practice in the unit Works collaboratively on performance improvement systems hospital-wide Liaison to other departments and organizer for interdepartmental projects Demonstrates the nurse's role as a member of the healthcare team and promotes accountability, responsibility, and commitment regarding patient care standards Education: Identifies educational needs of patients/families concerning health promotion and/or maintenance, alterations in health status, disease processes, and interdisciplinary plan of care during and post-hospitalization within specialty area Collaborates with unit Managers and department nurse educators to identify the educational needs of all levels of nursing staff, and to plan and provide appropriate learning opportunities to meet those needs Identifies observational /clinical experiences for nursing students, clinical interns, and other healthcare professionals as needed Develops and delivers educational programs to medical staff as appropriate Apply current nursing literature in teaching techniques and guiding standards of care May serve as a preceptor Orientation and other education as assigned Consultation: Participates in patient rounds Promotes continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient setting through consultations with patients, families, and healthcare providers Participates in Patient Relation activities Works closely with medical Directors and Nurse Manager to coordinate and enhance the care of a specific patient population Serves as a resource within his/her own specialty for all members of the healthcare team Participates in the development and evaluation of standards of patient care Serves as a committee member in community health-related activities Research: Recruit patients for studies Assists staff nurses in identifying quality assurance and other research questions Interprets and applies current research to area of specialty Disseminates research findings to colleagues through formal and informal channels Monitors literature for research pertaining to clinical and system changes and develops and implements changes in response to these findings Remains current in research to area of clinical nursing practices Collaborates in research endeavors with other healthcare professionals Financial: Assist the business Manager in ensuring appropriate charge capture compliance Collaborate with Manager to develop operational and capital budget items Uses supplies and equipment in a responsible, cost effective manner, reducing expenses where and when possible Promotes cost effective use of human and material resources including secondary appropriate equipment and supplies

UC Health is hiring a full time Nursing Workforce Consultant. The Nursing Workforce Consultant will work in collaboration with nursing leadership, human resources, and talent acquisition on strategic nursing related workforce, retention strategies, developing pipelines, nursing recruitment, and nursing career pathway programs. The consultant will use their nursing clinical expertise to provide strategies to increase retention, nursing candidate recruitment, and clinical pathways. The Nursing Workforce Consultant will participate in career fairs to interact/meet nursing candidates. The consultant will provide interventions to assist in matching applicants to accurate nursing positions that match the candidates interest and skill level. The consultant will be accountable for working with our talent acquisition partners to work with potential hires. This consultant will also act as an internal and external workforce liaison and resource in the areas of job seeking skills, career pathways, creative design of educational programs and workshops, and practical application of workforce development ideas. The consultant will assist in developing, implementing, and sustaining retention program initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining nursing talent. About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. BSN, Minimum Required MSN, Preferred Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio, has valid certificate of authority Nursing in the area of clinical specialization, and a current valid certificate of authority issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing Minimum Required: RN with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a leadership or program management role, nursing recruitment, workforce development, education or any equivalent or combination of experience/training that provides the required knowledge Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.Resource ManagementStays current in nurse recruitment and retention best practices. Recommends organizational strategies based upon market analysis and employee feedback. Outreach to nursing and nursing support candidates. Mining for nursing candidates. Attending nursing recruitment fairs, events, expos, meeting with potential workforce. Mine for candidates on social media platforms and tools such as Indeed and LinkedIn. Works with external community-based organizations as a key partner for increasing pipelines for entry level positions. Provides candidate to the nursing recruitment team.Designs, develops, implements and oversee organizational health care education cohort programsCoordinate educational cohort programs. Acts as a liaison with educational partners and internal nursing leadership, partners, monitoring and communicating cohort applicants o Markets programs to employees. Prescreens applicants and conducts interviews. Coaches and supports employees on cohort process. Conflict resolution of issues that arise. Collaborate with tuition on invoices.Acts as an internal and external nursing and healthcare resource in the areas of job seeking skills, career pathing, creative design of educational programs and workshops, practical application of workforce development ideas, specialized healthcare recruitment and retention, presentation materials, etc.Serve as liaison to the system leadership to review and research creative nursing related workforce solutions. Serve as a representative at local nursing school advisory councils. Workforce content expert to explore innovative programs (new healthcare programs, foreign workers, diversity, etc.). Develops and gives presentations related to health care workforce trends, statistics, development, recruitment and strategies as needed to students and community partners as requested. Consultant for nurses regarding educational planning, job seeking, and career pathing as it relates to nursing. Conduct routine conversations with nurses whose retention may be at risk. Research new and/or improved solutions for filling health care workforce critical shortages. Collaborates with internal and external (grant, education, community, etc.) partners on creative and practical solutions to nursing workforce challenges. Continually monitors ongoing healthcare workforce programs for effectiveness and coordinates changes as appropriate. Key player to provide insights into nursing healthcare recruitment and retention strategies. Conduct focus groups to explore employee engagement results to uncover opportunities to improve the work environment and enhance retention rates. Round on the clinical cohort groups, Co-Op and role transition students with intent to recruit. Conducts weekly NCLEX review course to new graduatesParticipates in workforce planning groups/committees, etc., as applicableActively participates in task forces and committees. Establishes and maintains data tracking and analysis as related to Nursing Workforce Development, Sourcing, and recruitment.Resource ManagementStays current in nurse recruitment and retention best practices. Recommends organizational strategies based upon market analysis and employee feedback. Outreach to nursing and nursing support candidates. Mining for nursing candidates. Attending nursing recruitment fairs, events, expos, meeting with potential workforce. Mine for candidates on social media platforms and tools such as Indeed and LinkedIn. Works with external community-based organizations as a key partner for increasing pipelines for entry level positions. Provides candidate to the nursing recruitment team.Designs, develops, implements and oversee organizational health care education cohort programsCoordinate educational cohort programs. Acts as a liaison with educational partners and internal nursing leadership, partners, monitoring and communicating cohort applicants o Markets programs to employees. Prescreens applicants and conducts interviews. Coaches and supports employees on cohort process. Conflict resolution of issues that arise. Collaborate with tuition on invoices.Acts as an internal and external nursing and healthcare resource in the areas of job seeking skills, career pathing, creative design of educational programs and workshops, practical application of workforce development ideas, specialized healthcare recruitment and retention, presentation materials, etc.Serve as liaison to the system leadership to review and research creative nursing related workforce solutions. Serve as a representative at local nursing school advisory councils. Workforce content expert to explore innovative programs (new healthcare programs, foreign workers, diversity, etc.). Develops and gives presentations related to health care workforce trends, statistics, development, recruitment and strategies as needed to students and community partners as requested. Consultant for nurses regarding educational planning, job seeking, and career pathing as it relates to nursing. Conduct routine conversations with nurses whose retention may be at risk. Research new and/or improved solutions for filling health care workforce critical shortages. Collaborates with internal and external (grant, education, community, etc.) partners on creative and practical solutions to nursing workforce challenges. Continually monitors ongoing healthcare workforce programs for effectiveness and coordinates changes as appropriate. Key player to provide insights into nursing healthcare recruitment and retention strategies. Conduct focus groups to explore employee engagement results to uncover opportunities to improve the work environment and enhance retention rates. Round on the clinical cohort groups, Co-Op and role transition students with intent to recruit. Conducts weekly NCLEX review course to new graduatesParticipates in workforce planning groups/committees, etc., as applicableActively participates in task forces and committees. Establishes and maintains data tracking and analysis as related to Nursing Workforce Development, Sourcing, and recruitment.

UC Health is hiring a full-time Director of Planning, Design, & Construction at the UC Health Business Center. This is an onsite position. The Director of Planning, Design, Construction, and Real Estate reports to the Chief Financial Officer and has management oversight and decision-making over multiple enterprise areas, including Strategic Master Planning, Design & Construction, Real Estate, Ambulatory Property Management, and in-house Environmental Services. This position represents UC Health in the community in a variety of settings including but not limited to governmental regulatory agencies, Uptown Consortium, and local minority business enterprise collaboratives. Responsibilities include providing leadership for planning, design, and renovation/construction of facilities, including all inpatient, outpatient, procedural, office, and all other spaces be they clinical or non-clinical. This includes services such as preconstruction services, design and renovation/ construction services, real estate activities, and managing assigned Facilities Management Group policies, procedures, and business processes. About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.Education and Certifications:Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree - Technical (Architecture, Construction Management, etc.) or business-related with emphasis on Master/Strategic Planning. Preferred: Master's Degree - Business related. Registered architect with a license in the State of Ohio preferred. Experience:Minimum Required: 11 - 15 of years equivalent experience.At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and, diverse place of employment.Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!Management:Leads enterprise development of strategic facilities master planning activities, as well as planning for real estate holdings, property acquisition and disposition, and site development.Navigates the internal and external processes critical to strategic master planning and the programming of major capital projects (new buildings and major renovations of existing structures). Directly reviews and establishes capital project scope and budgets for all new project requests during the annual capital planning process and for new projects identified at any time. Resides on the system Capital Committee to review and provide information to the team. Leads the pursuit of potential development sites and collaborates with UC Health leadership on acquisition strategies. Facilitates the Real Estate Committee meetings with Senior Leadership.Works with UC Health Government Relations, UC Health Foundation, and others in pursuit of external philanthropy and government funding sources, such as New Market Tax Credits.Provides leadership oversight and management direction to the enterprise Design & Construction department, ensuring assigned projects stay on schedule and meet all budget and quality requirements.Assesses Contractor performance and relationships, ensuring UC Health's commitment to economic inclusion and workforce diversity. Discharge contractors who fail to comply with contract requirements, job specifications, and/or established quality standards.Leads the RFQ/RFP selection of design teams and construction teams, establishing project scope, budget, and schedule for all capital projects. Leads Operational and Transitional planning for all major projects preparing for go live and move planning. Requires a high degree of collaboration and use of varied expertise from many areas such as physician and nurse leadership, operations, finance, IS&T, marketing, and patient experience.Ensures annual Enterprise goals for construction-related economic inclusion is met.Maintains direct accountability for all planning, design and construction policies, procedures, standards and activities, ensuring all federal, state and local regulatory, accreditation, building code and safety matters are met as they relate to healthcare design and construction.Responsible for life safety/space management data platform (currently ATG) assessment and input, as well as maintenance and updating of software, data, and licenses.Serves as a liaison with UC College and Medicine and UC Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) group for mutual, coordinated space and program planning, design, and construction.Planning:Supports and reviews capital requests from the beginning of the process to ensure projects are properly scoped, budgeted and proposed for consideration.Manages the Facilities Environmental Guidelines to create a standard UC Health look and enforce its application throughout the Enterprise as appropriate.Participates in space planning and capital improvement planning processes as assigned.Assists in development and dissemination of space standards and space management guidelines, policies, and procedures. Develop and maintain procedures for reporting space changes and implement updates as necessary.Ensures record drawing are accurately maintained and accessible for planners, engineers, architects, and internal facilities staff.Implements/manages internal and external signage program across the Enterprise.Design & Construction:Directs day-to-day project management activities of internal project managers (PM) and external consultants related to programming, planning, and design of various size and volume of renovation and construction projects.Ensures individual Project Managers are accountable for controlling assigned projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.Negotiates and manage contractual agreements for A/E services, renovation/construction, and other required planning services for assigned projects.Reviews detailed construction budget and schedules, change orders, payment requests, subcontractor bids and material quotes in coordination with maintaining project scope, budget and schedule.Ensures Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are reviewed and implemented before the start of each project; ensure required actions are followed and documented per UC Health policy.Manages contractor training program; ensure all contractor personnel receive UC Health contractor training before being allowed to work on-site.Management:Leads enterprise development of strategic facilities master planning activities, as well as planning for real estate holdings, property acquisition and disposition, and site development.Navigates the internal and external processes critical to strategic master planning and the programming of major capital projects (new buildings and major renovations of existing structures). Directly reviews and establishes capital project scope and budgets for all new project requests during the annual capital planning process and for new projects identified at any time. Resides on the system Capital Committee to review and provide information to the team. Leads the pursuit of potential development sites and collaborates with UC Health leadership on acquisition strategies. Facilitates the Real Estate Committee meetings with Senior Leadership.Works with UC Health Government Relations, UC Health Foundation, and others in pursuit of external philanthropy and government funding sources, such as New Market Tax Credits.Provides leadership oversight and management direction to the enterprise Design & Construction department, ensuring assigned projects stay on schedule and meet all budget and quality requirements.Assesses Contractor performance and relationships, ensuring UC Health's commitment to economic inclusion and workforce diversity. Discharge contractors who fail to comply with contract requirements, job specifications, and/or established quality standards.Leads the RFQ/RFP selection of design teams and construction teams, establishing project scope, budget, and schedule for all capital projects. Leads Operational and Transitional planning for all major projects preparing for go live and move planning. Requires a high degree of collaboration and use of varied expertise from many areas such as physician and nurse leadership, operations, finance, IS&T, marketing, and patient experience.Ensures annual Enterprise goals for construction-related economic inclusion is met.Maintains direct accountability for all planning, design and construction policies, procedures, standards and activities, ensuring all federal, state and local regulatory, accreditation, building code and safety matters are met as they relate to healthcare design and construction.Responsible for life safety/space management data platform (currently ATG) assessment and input, as well as maintenance and updating of software, data, and licenses.Serves as a liaison with UC College and Medicine and UC Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) group for mutual, coordinated space and program planning, design, and construction.Planning:Supports and reviews capital requests from the beginning of the process to ensure projects are properly scoped, budgeted and proposed for consideration.Manages the Facilities Environmental Guidelines to create a standard UC Health look and enforce its application throughout the Enterprise as appropriate.Participates in space planning and capital improvement planning processes as assigned.Assists in development and dissemination of space standards and space management guidelines, policies, and procedures. Develop and maintain procedures for reporting space changes and implement updates as necessary.Ensures record drawing are accurately maintained and accessible for planners, engineers, architects, and internal facilities staff.Implements/manages internal and external signage program across the Enterprise.Design & Construction:Directs day-to-day project management activities of internal project managers (PM) and external consultants related to programming, planning, and design of various size and volume of renovation and construction projects.Ensures individual Project Managers are accountable for controlling assigned projects within budget, on schedule and meeting all program objectives.Negotiates and manage contractual agreements for A/E services, renovation/construction, and other required planning services for assigned projects.Reviews detailed construction budget and schedules, change orders, payment requests, subcontractor bids and material quotes in coordination with maintaining project scope, budget and schedule.Ensures Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are reviewed and implemented before the start of each project; ensure required actions are followed and documented per UC Health policy.Manages contractor training program; ensure all contractor personnel receive UC Health contractor training before being allowed to work on-site.

The Lactation consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. The Lactation Consultant function is a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurse, healthcare professionals and patients. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that model the Hospital?s core values and mission statement. The purpose and function of this position is to assist breastfeeding mothers with lactation skills, concerns, and issues.Minimum Required: High School Diploma, or GED. Bachelor?s required and IBCLC certification required. ? Preferred: Master?s in Nursing or other health related field of study. | Required- IBCLC Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners ? BLS within 90 days of employment | Minimum Required: 3 - 5 years equivalent experience ? Preferred: 3 - 5 years experience providing assessment intervention and planning in the areas of nutrition, health education, lactation services to patients receiving care in an OBGYN facility/program.Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Location: UCMC Department: Float Pool Hours: Part Time Shift: 12 hr Night UC Health is hiring a Part Time House Supervisor (RN) for the Float Pool for the night shift at Ridgeway. The Float Pool Nurse will support the Medical Center's Med Surg & ICU units, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's Degree in Nursing preferredExperience: Four (4) years progressive leadership responsibilities, ICU experience.Required Skills and Knowledge: Experience in a university hospital environment preferred; ability to utilize sound management principles, ability to accept and implement change; able to foster professional and inter-professional relationships; fosters effective guest relations skills; ability to work flexible hours. Hours: Part time 24 hours/week Shift: 12-hour Night Shift Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Float Pool department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.The House Supervisor is responsible for facilitating patient flow throughout the facility. He/she provides administrative direction for assigned nursing personnel. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily staffing in collaboration with the Clinical Managers and Clinical Director. The House Supervisor is the acting administrative representative for decision making on weekends, holidays and after hours, in collaboration with the designated On call Administrator. Supervision of Staff: Assigns and reassigns unit staff based on patient care needs, continuity, acuity and budgetary guidelines. Reviews staffing sheets for accuracy. Assigns float staff based on staffing grid/ratio and staff expertise. Analyzes the need for additional staff for each shift utilizing census and acuity information. Plans ahead to cover deficiencies and demonstrates good judgment and creativity in arranging unit coverage. Notifies Clinical Manager and Clinical Director of staffing deficiencies and collaborates with unit management regarding reassignment of personnel. Delegates tasks appropriately to healthcare personnel. Communicates with unit-specific Clinical Managers regarding unit functioning and collaborating in problem-solving as needed. Serves as a change agent when patient care and processes are redesigned. Ensures decision-making authority of staff is acknowledges and incorporated into patient care delivery. Collaborates with ancillary departments in problem solving. Facilitates patient flow throughout the hospital system: Evaluates ability of hospital to safely care for patients, by keeping abreast of hospital census and other anticipated admitting/discharging activity. Collaborates with Admitting, Assessment team and management for availability of beds, equipment and placement of patients. Communicates with external agencies as indicated. Quality Improvement and Safety: Resource and consultant to associates. Responds to emergency situations and implements appropriate intervention. Communicates with hospital department heads and/or Administrator on-call for the purpose of problem resolution or information briefing. Refers injured associates to employee injury line for direction. Surveillance of hospital environment for safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Articulates and takes action to support the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external disaster plans and fire drills. Incorporates safety into clinical processes, policies and procedures. Supports a non-punitive environment for reporting errors. Articulates federal and state regulations. Professionalism: Exhibits personal and professional accountability and career planning. Supports and encourages staff to be involved in professional organizations, projects to obtain certification and advanced education. Articulates in the application of ethical principles for patient care and operations. Demonstrates care about people as individuals with empathy and concern, while ensuring that organizational ethics, goals and objectives are met. Creates and promotes a healthy work environment that is conducive to opinion sharing and decreases moral distress. Role models the perspective that patient care is the core of the organization's work. The House Supervisor is responsible for facilitating patient flow throughout the facility. He/she provides administrative direction for assigned nursing personnel. He/she is responsible for coordinating daily staffing in collaboration with the Clinical Managers and Clinical Director. The House Supervisor is the acting administrative representative for decision making on weekends, holidays and after hours, in collaboration with the designated On call Administrator. Supervision of Staff: Assigns and reassigns unit staff based on patient care needs, continuity, acuity and budgetary guidelines. Reviews staffing sheets for accuracy. Assigns float staff based on staffing grid/ratio and staff expertise. Analyzes the need for additional staff for each shift utilizing census and acuity information. Plans ahead to cover deficiencies and demonstrates good judgment and creativity in arranging unit coverage. Notifies Clinical Manager and Clinical Director of staffing deficiencies and collaborates with unit management regarding reassignment of personnel. Delegates tasks appropriately to healthcare personnel. Communicates with unit-specific Clinical Managers regarding unit functioning and collaborating in problem-solving as needed. Serves as a change agent when patient care and processes are redesigned. Ensures decision-making authority of staff is acknowledges and incorporated into patient care delivery. Collaborates with ancillary departments in problem solving. Facilitates patient flow throughout the hospital system: Evaluates ability of hospital to safely care for patients, by keeping abreast of hospital census and other anticipated admitting/discharging activity. Collaborates with Admitting, Assessment team and management for availability of beds, equipment and placement of patients. Communicates with external agencies as indicated. Quality Improvement and Safety: Resource and consultant to associates. Responds to emergency situations and implements appropriate intervention. Communicates with hospital department heads and/or Administrator on-call for the purpose of problem resolution or information briefing. Refers injured associates to employee injury line for direction. Surveillance of hospital environment for safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Articulates and takes action to support the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external disaster plans and fire drills. Incorporates safety into clinical processes, policies and procedures. Supports a non-punitive environment for reporting errors. Articulates federal and state regulations. Professionalism: Exhibits personal and professional accountability and career planning. Supports and encourages staff to be involved in professional organizations, projects to obtain certification and advanced education. Articulates in the application of ethical principles for patient care and operations. Demonstrates care about people as individuals with empathy and concern, while ensuring that organizational ethics, goals and objectives are met. Creates and promotes a healthy work environment that is conducive to opinion sharing and decreases moral distress. Role models the perspective that patient care is the core of the organization's work.

UC Health is hiring a full-time House Nurse Supervisor for the Staffing Office for first shift at the Daniel Drake Center for Post Acute Care.The House Nurse Supervisor will support the UC Health delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute CareDaniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care is the regions premier provider of post-acute and transitional care services, offering a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services and research. Daniel Drake Center helps patients recover from catastrophic injury and illness including multi-system organ failure, complex wound care, traumatic brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury.Daniel Drake is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. Patients at Daniel Drake Center have access to many hospital-based services including 24/7 on-site physician coverage, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, wound care and specialty physician consulting services. The availability of these on-site services allows for quick response to the complex and evolving care needs for our patients.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. Four years progressive leadership responsibilities, ICU experience. Experience in a university hospital environment preferred. Ability to utilize sound management principles, ability to accept and implement change; able to foster professional and inter-professional relationships; fosters effective guest relations skills; ability to work flexible hours. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC HealthUC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.Supervision of Staff: Assigns and reassigns unit staff based on patient care needs, continuity, acuity and budgetary guidelines. Reviews staffing sheets for accuracy. Assigns float staff based on staffing grid/ratio and staff expertise. Analyzes the need for additional staff for each shift utilizing census and acuity information. Plans ahead to cover deficiencies and demonstrates good judgment and creativity in arranging unit coverage. Notifies Clinical Manager and Clinical Director of staffing deficiencies and collaborates with unit management regarding reassignment of personnel. Delegates tasks appropriately to healthcare personnel. Communicates with unit-specific Clinical Managers regarding unit functioning and collaborating in problem-solving as needed. Serves as a change agent when patient care and processes are redesigned. Ensures decision-making authority of staff is acknowledges and incorporated into patient care delivery. Collaborates with ancillary departments in problem solving. Facilitates patient flow throughout the hospital system: Evaluates ability of hospital to safely care for patients, by keeping abreast of hospital census and other anticipated admitting/discharging activity. Collaborates with Admitting, Assessment team and management for availability of beds, equipment and placement of patients. Communicates with external agencies as indicated. Quality Improvement and Safety: Resource and consultant to associates. Responds to emergency situations and implements appropriate intervention. Communicates with hospital department heads and/or Administrator on-call for the purpose of problem resolution or information briefing. Refers injured associates to employee injury line for direction. Surveillance of hospital environment for safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Articulates and takes action to support the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external disaster plans and fire drills. Incorporates safety into clinical processes, policies and procedures. Supports a non-punitive environment for reporting errors. Articulates federal and state regulations. Professionalism: Exhibits personal and professional accountability and career planning. Supports and encourages staff to be involved in professional organizations, projects to obtain certification and advanced education. Articulates in the application of ethical principles for patient care and operations. Demonstrates care about people as individuals with empathy and concern, while ensuring that organizational ethics, goals and objectives are met. Creates and promotes a healthy work environment that is conducive to opinion sharing and decreases moral distress. Role models the perspective that patient care is the core of the organization's work. Supervision of Staff: Assigns and reassigns unit staff based on patient care needs, continuity, acuity and budgetary guidelines. Reviews staffing sheets for accuracy. Assigns float staff based on staffing grid/ratio and staff expertise. Analyzes the need for additional staff for each shift utilizing census and acuity information. Plans ahead to cover deficiencies and demonstrates good judgment and creativity in arranging unit coverage. Notifies Clinical Manager and Clinical Director of staffing deficiencies and collaborates with unit management regarding reassignment of personnel. Delegates tasks appropriately to healthcare personnel. Communicates with unit-specific Clinical Managers regarding unit functioning and collaborating in problem-solving as needed. Serves as a change agent when patient care and processes are redesigned. Ensures decision-making authority of staff is acknowledges and incorporated into patient care delivery. Collaborates with ancillary departments in problem solving. Facilitates patient flow throughout the hospital system: Evaluates ability of hospital to safely care for patients, by keeping abreast of hospital census and other anticipated admitting/discharging activity. Collaborates with Admitting, Assessment team and management for availability of beds, equipment and placement of patients. Communicates with external agencies as indicated. Quality Improvement and Safety: Resource and consultant to associates. Responds to emergency situations and implements appropriate intervention. Communicates with hospital department heads and/or Administrator on-call for the purpose of problem resolution or information briefing. Refers injured associates to employee injury line for direction. Surveillance of hospital environment for safety, orderliness and cleanliness. Articulates and takes action to support the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals. Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external disaster plans and fire drills. Incorporates safety into clinical processes, policies and procedures. Supports a non-punitive environment for reporting errors. Articulates federal and state regulations. Professionalism: Exhibits personal and professional accountability and career planning. Supports and encourages staff to be involved in professional organizations, projects to obtain certification and advanced education. Articulates in the application of ethical principles for patient care and operations. Demonstrates care about people as individuals with empathy and concern, while ensuring that organizational ethics, goals and objectives are met. Creates and promotes a healthy work environment that is conducive to opinion sharing and decreases moral distress. Role models the perspective that patient care is the core of the organization's work.

A Day In The LifeThe Customer Service Consultant builds relationships with our clients in order to service and retain clients using a variety of communication methods with the primary method being phone. They also identify opportunities to cross sell products.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProactively seeks resolution to client inquiries and issues by researching and analyzing requests or issues using knowledge of our products and processes.Identifies cross selling opportunities while servicing the client using tailored approaches.Provides professional, effective courteous service using customer service techniques and solid judgement.Desired Competencies and Skills:Proven effective customer service skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to speak in a calm, concise and empathetic manner.Proficient in ability to use multiple computer systems with ability to multi-task.Ability to adapt to changing client needs and process improvement changes.Welcome to Western & Southern Financial Group - Our focus on creating value for our customers through everything we do is foundational to who we are. We provide meaningful and challenging work for our associates, a key facet of our incredible culture that helps make Western & Southern a career destination.135 years of operating history;Born as a modest, door-to-door life insurance business and built to last foreverRanked 314 on Fortune 500Award winning Talent Development TeamTop 10 for Top Spouse Employer and Military Friendly Employer in 2023We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life - that is why we are committed to doing good for our communityOur CultureWe are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.Premier Benefits to Support YOUComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!Paid time off that increases with tenure.Tuition ReimbursementSubsidized affordable parkingOn-site Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)On-site Registered NurseCareer Coaching/MentoringIndividualized development plans and career pathingLearn more about who we are visit; www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.Western & Southern is a no nicotine, no tobacco employer in Ohio.Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Cincinnati, OH 45202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In personExperience:customer service: 1 yearCaring' / 'Kind' / 'Helpful' workplace values & 'Doing An Important Job For The Community' can be expressed in terms as simple as:• 'We're committed to delivering quality customer support.'• 'We have a positive impact on the lives of our customers.'• 'We help every customer have a swift / pleasant / memorable experience.'

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment. The Care Coordinator functions as an integral part of the Clinical office staff and is responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary care for a specific patient population by collaborating with administrative and clinical staff, physicians, and patients and their support groups. This position may incorporate the following roles, including but not limited to: direct patient care provider, advocate, educator, consultant, researcher, and quality manager. These duties shall be carried out in accordance with the Mission of University of Cincinnati Physicians, Inc. and the College of Medicine.Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. | Current active Nursing license in the State of Ohio. | A minimum of two years experience with specific patient population required; a minimum of one year office experience preferred.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assist in the assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation of age-appropriate care for a specific patient population including provisions of direct patient care as part of the clinical team. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to facilitate continuity of care, including but not limited to home health agencies, referring physicians, social support services, and other community support services. Maintain excellent relations with physicians practicing in the clinical area while adhering to the professional and legal standard of nursing practice. Assess for and coordinate teaching plan encompassing patient and support group needs for patient education related to risk reduction/prevention, disease state and optimal health promotion 9plan of care) to include but not limited to patient/support group readiness to learn, barriers to learning and preferred method of learning. Implement and evaluate effectiveness of teaching plan. Act as clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to condition and age, including participation in telephone triage. Collaborate with physicians, management and other health professionals in the development and review of evidence-based standards of care. Reviews and revises standards as necessary with implementation following approval by physicians and division Medical Director. Assists the physician in documenting notes and in doing orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the physician to review, edit, and sign as appropriate. Provide professional, educational and clinical mentoring/resourcing to clerical and clinical staff, health care students per contract guidelines), other departments and external agencies as needed. Actively cross-train into related departments to provide required support as needed. Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records. This includes necessary patient education, test result follow up with patient and physicians, and ongoing management as required. Participate in division meetings to enhance communication, planning, problem-solving and sharing of resources in support of center operations, departmental and agency goals. Participate in research activities as required, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with improvement teams and communicating results of quality improvement initiatives. Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management. Maintain strict confidentiality. Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Operations and follows appropriate chain of command in regards to all issues regarding clinical department. Perform other duties as assigned.PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY): Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. Assist in the assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation of age-appropriate care for a specific patient population including provisions of direct patient care as part of the clinical team. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to facilitate continuity of care, including but not limited to home health agencies, referring physicians, social support services, and other community support services. Maintain excellent relations with physicians practicing in the clinical area while adhering to the professional and legal standard of nursing practice. Assess for and coordinate teaching plan encompassing patient and support group needs for patient education related to risk reduction/prevention, disease state and optimal health promotion 9plan of care) to include but not limited to patient/support group readiness to learn, barriers to learning and preferred method of learning. Implement and evaluate effectiveness of teaching plan. Act as clinical resource or consultant for specific patient population with regard to condition and age, including participation in telephone triage. Collaborate with physicians, management and other health professionals in the development and review of evidence-based standards of care. Reviews and revises standards as necessary with implementation following approval by physicians and division Medical Director. Assists the physician in documenting notes and in doing orders and prescriptions by setting them up in the Electronic Medical Record. All documents, prescriptions, and orders will be pended to the physician to review, edit, and sign as appropriate. Provide professional, educational and clinical mentoring/resourcing to clerical and clinical staff, health care students per contract guidelines), other departments and external agencies as needed. Actively cross-train into related departments to provide required support as needed. Coordinate ancillary services such as diagnostic testing/imaging, hospital procedures and/or admission, additional patient visits, and acquisition of pertinent medical records. This includes necessary patient education, test result follow up with patient and physicians, and ongoing management as required. Participate in division meetings to enhance communication, planning, problem-solving and sharing of resources in support of center operations, departmental and agency goals. Participate in research activities as required, including but not limited to collecting and analyzing data, collaborating with improvement teams and communicating results of quality improvement initiatives. Maintain positive, professional and cooperative demeanor throughout all interactions with patients, staff, physicians and members of management. Maintain strict confidentiality. Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Operations and follows appropriate chain of command in regards to all issues regarding clinical department. Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: UCMC Department: Women's Health Administration Hours: PRN Shift: Varies UC Health is hiring a PRN Lactation Consultant for the Women's Health Administration for the various shift. The Lactation consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. The Lactation Consultant function is a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to nurse, healthcare professionals and patients. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that model the Hospitals core values and mission statement. The purpose and function of this position is to assist breastfeeding mothers with lactation skills, concerns, and issues.About UC Medical Center As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 725 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree required Required- IBCLC Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners BLS within 90 days of employment Minimum Required: 3 - 5 years' experience providing assessment intervention and planning in the areas of nutrition, health education, lactation services to patients receiving care in an OBGYN facility/program. High School Diploma, or GED, minimum required. Masters Degree preferred. Hours: PRN Shift: Varies Join our team as a Lactation Consultant and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding. Provides antepartum, intrapartum and post partum classes on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to inpatients and/or outpatients in a group or 1 to 1. Serves as the consultant for Maternal-Infant Health Services regarding breastfeeding issues. Serves as a liaison/resource and/or case manager. Participates in Quality Improvement, Total Quality Management and research processes which result in the improvement of clinical interventions. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding. Provides antepartum, intrapartum and post partum classes on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to inpatients and/or outpatients in a group or 1 to 1. Serves as the consultant for Maternal-Infant Health Services regarding breastfeeding issues. Serves as a liaison/resource and/or case manager. Participates in Quality Improvement, Total Quality Management and research processes which result in the improvement of clinical interventions. As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association, and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.