Lactation Consultant - RN - Women Services

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

22h

About The Position

Works independently and collaboratively with members of the perinatal healthcare team to provide services to breastfeeding families. Provides Breastfeeding Support Services to patients, nursing staff, community and physicians. Functions as a member of the Prenatal Education Services Team. Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more. Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Up to 18 days of PTO your first year! Daily Pay Options What you will need: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Michigan Certified: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP) Preferred: International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) (required within 2 years) RN with three years experience in a perinatal services What you will do: Develop, implements and evaluate breastfeeding educational programs for patients and families, prenatally and postpartum Provides breastfeeding assessment, support and counseling to inpatients and outpatients Provide ongoing education and training for Birth Center staff and physicians Collaborates with Birth Center staff and leadership to develop, implement and update, as needed, standards of care related to breastfeeding. What you will work Part time 16 hours per week Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Michigan
• Certified: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP)

Nice To Haves

• International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) (required within 2 years)
• RN with three years experience in a perinatal services

Responsibilities

• Develop, implements and evaluate breastfeeding educational programs for patients and families, prenatally and postpartum
• Provides breastfeeding assessment, support and counseling to inpatients and outpatients
• Provide ongoing education and training for Birth Center staff and physicians
• Collaborates with Birth Center staff and leadership to develop, implement and update, as needed, standards of care related to breastfeeding.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!
• Daily Pay Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level