Lactation Consultant; 0.8FTE; Day/PM Shift
UnityPoint Health · Madison, WI · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$43.89/hrFull-time
0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Weekend and holiday rotation (some weekends required)
Pay
$43.89+ per hour
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care according to hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and care standards
- Provide patients and families with information, education, skills, and clinical treatments essential to successful attainment of feeding goals
- Identify treatment plans for the management of lactation problems
- Act as a breastfeeding resource for medical and nursing staff
- Promote breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for newborns
Requirements
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – other nursing degrees considered on an individual basis
- Experience working with mothers and newborns in a hospital, clinic, or community setting
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
- IBCLC or CLC certification with a commitment to obtain IBCLC within the first year of hire
Benefits
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401K matching and employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance