Lactation Consultant
About the role
The Lactation Consultant at Regions Hospital provides counsel to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing patients for breastfeeding issues such as difficult latch, low milk supply, insufficient weight gain, and prematurity. The role involves making appropriate referrals to interdisciplinary team members and assisting in the development and teaching of lactation education to nursing and medical staff.
Responsibilities
- Counsel patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting regarding breastfeeding issues
- Make assessments in person or on the phone, providing guidance for breastfeeding issues
- Make appropriate referrals to members of the interdisciplinary team
- Assist in the development and teaching of lactation education to nursing and medical staff
- Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Completion of a healthcare related program (e.g. physician, physician assistant, registered nurse or respiratory therapy)
- Two years’ experience in same or similar role in lieu of completion of healthcare related program
- Currently certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or will be in 6 months
- Demonstrates competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Knowledge of lactation physiology, breastfeeding techniques, basic and complicated lactation problem solving techniques
- Ability to effectively communicate to all ages of mothers and their companions
- Knowledge of teaching and learning principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Six months (1,040 hours) of clinical experience in maternal/child
- Six months (1,040 hours) experience as a Lactation Consultant
Benefits
Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include an on-site employee fitness center, employee clinic, and Center for Employee Resilience.
Pay
Pay details are not specified in this job posting.
Schedule
Work Schedule: 0.20 Every Saturday day shift
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a healthcare related program (e.g. physician, physician assistant, registered nurse or respiratory therapy)
- Two years’ experience in same or similar role in lieu of completion of healthcare related program
- Currently certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or will be in 6 months
- Demonstrates competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Knowledge of lactation physiology, breastfeeding techniques, basic and complicated lactation problem solving techniques
- Ability to effectively communicate to all ages of mothers and their companions
- Knowledge of teaching and learning principles
Skills
Skills not specified in this job posting.
Benefits
Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits include an on-site employee fitness center, employee clinic, and Center for Employee Resilience.
Schedule
Work Schedule: 0.20 Every Saturday day shift
Pay
Pay details are not specified in this job posting.