Lactation Consultant, In-House Registry, Nights

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.
• Aids 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

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of lactation and breastfeeding principles and practices.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

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Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am, every other weekend required.