JOB SUMMARY Provide direct and indirect age specific nursing care for assigned patients per scheduled shifts within the framework of Patient Centered Care (PCC). The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients across the health care continuum involving families. Assume designated Lactation Specialist responsibilities as assigned, providing evidence-based assessment, education, counseling, and support to breastfeeding mothers and infants to promote optimal maternal infant outcomes and continuity of care. Accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes, using the PCC principles and in accordance with established institution's policies, procedures, guidelines, Professional Practice Model and standards of care and practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TASK GROUPS Greet and create a positive experience for every patient/family, demonstrating a professional, caring, and empathetic approach. Perform patient assessment using appropriate, problem focused, and age-specific assessment techniques and analyze the assessment data, derive nursing interventions, set priorities according to patient s needs, formulate a plan of care, implement and evaluate the outcome. Assess breastfeeding mothers and infants using evidence-based maternal infant and lactation assessment techniques to identify breastfeeding needs, risks, and potential complications. Develop and implement individualized lactation care plans, providing hands-on assistance with breastfeeding initiation, positioning, latch, milk expression, maintenance of milk supply, and use of breast pumps and related equipment. Identify, manage, and follow up on common lactation-related conditions, including engorgement, sore nipples, mastitis, and low milk production, and initiate appropriate referral to physicians or other healthcare professionals when indicated. Administer medications; monitor desirable and undesirable effects and intervene accordingly. Document all relevant data in the electronic health record AUBHealth according to hospital/departmental standards. Collaborate with other disciplines through multidisciplinary meetings and care conferences to facilitate patient care and operations. Implement and monitor infection control measures and apply safety measures related to patient care. Provide basic life support when needed. Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides appropriate education and counseling, including education related to breastfeeding, lactation, and infant nutrition; contributes to relevant staff education when needed. Ensure availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care and operate all unit-required equipment safely. Participate in Performance Improvement and educational initiatives especially those related to lactation support, maternal infant care, and patient satisfaction. Perform other duties as requested by the direct supervisor.

COMPETENCIES Client Focus - Professionalism - Communication Skills - Problem Solving - Planning & Organizing - Ethical Practice - Patient Assessment

KNOWLEDGE / KNOW-HOW Knowledge Knowledge of nursing professional theory, practices and procedures Knowledge of breastfeeding and lactation care from routine to high-risk situations

Education: Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing. Nursing Colloquium, Nursing License from the Ministry of Public Health, and Registered in the Order of Nurses in Lebanon. Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field

Experience: Minimum Experience: 5 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternity, or Newborn Care.

Languages: Minimum Languages: English and Arabic (IET /= 500) Preferred Languages: French is an asset.

Computer Skills: Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

REPORTING CHANNEL / SUPERVISORY CHANNEL Reporting Channel: Reporting to: 1st Level: Nurse Manager Reporting to: 2nd Level: Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs Supervisory Channel: None

JOB CHARACTERISTICS Physical Effort: Moderate Physical Effort Work Schedule: Shift rotation basis Working Conditions: Exposed to patient element

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing.
• Nursing Colloquium, Nursing License from the Ministry of Public Health, and Registered in the Order of Nurses in Lebanon.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field (Preferred).
• 5 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternity, or Newborn Care.
• English and Arabic (IET /= 500).
• French is an asset (Preferred).
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.