Lactation & Child Birth Educator Full Time Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
• Five years experience working with postpartum and ante partum patients and their infants.
• Two years demonstrated leadership experience coordinating education programs and work of others.
• Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiner (IBLCE).

Skills Required

• Analytical ability to identify opportunities for improvement, provide information and available resources, respond to patient and physician issues and concerns and ensure consistent quality patient care.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills to work productively with all levels of hospital personnel and to oversee the activities of a small group of personnel.
• Some discretion and conflict resolution skills are necessary.
• Courtesy and listening skills are required to communicate effectively with employees, patients and their families.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedural and technical literature, as necessary.
• Teaching abilities to conduct educational programs for staff, patients, families and community.
• Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives that contribute to the success of the department.
• Fiscal skills to monitor and control costs and revenue.

Benefits

Lactation & Child Birth Educator at DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital offers a supportive environment with a focus on patient care and professional development. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.