Atrium Health University City Lactation Consultant, Part-Time Evening

About the role

Serves as a clinical resource person for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal patient care and assists in the marketing of lactation services to professional and non-professional consumers.

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.
• Captivates 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.
• Affordably documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
• Affords to develop policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature in breastfeeding and human lactation.
• Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.

Requirements

• Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required.
• Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE.
• At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• RN Licensure preferred.
• BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred.
• Other: RN Licensure preferred, BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lactation science and best practices.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• 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
• Education Assistance Program

Pay

$33.05 - $49.60

Schedule

Evening shift, 8-hour shifts