Consultant Lactation

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

A Brief Overview Provides and plans safe efficient age specific nursing care for patients/families related to lactation services. What You Will Do Patient care/assessment; (20%25) Lactation program operations; (15%25) Communication and collaboration; (10%25) Leadership; (5%25) Involved in learning and self-improvement; (5%25) Age specific knowledge. (5%25) Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

Other Accredited Program: Diploma in Nursing (Required) or (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
1+ years Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. (Required)
Knowledge of needs of antepartal and postpartal mother. (Required proficiency)
Experience in assisting breastfeeding mothers, particularly in the inpatient setting. (Required proficiency)
Evidence of ongoing continuing education and professional development. (Required proficiency)
Uses selected technical (lactation) and office equipment (e.g., fax, computer, telephone) to meet patient and family needs. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent (Required)
Completion of lactation educator training program with current certification (Required)
Must apply to sit for the IBCLC exam within 6 months of hire (Required within 6 Months)
Successfully pass the IBCLC exam (Required within 1 Year)

Nice To Haves

(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Patient care/assessment
Lactation program operations
Communication and collaboration
Leadership
Involved in learning and self-improvement
Age specific knowledge
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.