Lactation Consultant, In-House Registry, Days

About the role

The Lactation Consultant, Registry is a member of the nursing staff who influences quality patient care in the area of lactation and breastfeeding through an integral role as clinician, educator and consultant.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and consults with physicians, pharmacists, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area(s) of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse and physician in the management of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team to assess, plan implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Maintains and evaluates hospital practices which promote or impede lactation and breastfeeding.
• Responds to requests for information concerning lactation and breastfeeding from outside the medical center as time allows.
• Participates in all aspects of evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, repair, rental, sale, and instruction in the use of all products related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Generates Quality Improvement statements and evaluates achievement of goals in the area of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with OB/Ped Leadership in the development of programs.

Requirements

• Active Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required, Masters Degree (MSN) preferred
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in either Pediatric or Obstetrics in a tertiary center or large community center
• One or more years' of Lactation Consultant experience
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification or Certification Eligibility

Qualifications

• Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please visit UChicago Medicine Benefits.

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Schedule

Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm, every other weekend required