Lactation Consultant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Lincoln, NC

1d • $33 - $50

About The Position

Will work with current Lactation Consultant to cover inpatient and outpatient needs.

Requirements

• Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required.
• Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE.
• BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.
• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and bending.
• Must have the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood.
• Visual acuity and acute hearing are required.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds of weight.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• RN Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients.
• Conducts independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
• Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs.
• Coordinates lactation management with the staff.
• Provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan and communication with referring physicians.
• Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis.
• Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the patient education department.
• Consults with physicians or midwives to advise on special breastfeeding problems.
• Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation.
• Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
• Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature.
• Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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