Lactation Consultant - PRN

About the role

The position is available part-time with benefits eligibility and works on a PRN basis, covering both the Birth Center and NICU. The role is located at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Educates staff and complex breastfeeding management.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care to promote optimal outcomes.
• Maintains breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Children's Hospital.
• Develops policies and procedures as needed for Lactation Consultant services, breastfeeding equipment and resources and participates in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects.
• Serves as an expert in the management of complex lactation issues.
• Responsible for educating and assisting mothers of Brenner infants in breastfeeding basics and helps resolve problems for breastfeeding mothers who experience difficulties.
• Edits staff to assist with breastfeeding consultations and maintains breastfeeding resources.
• Maintains breastfeeding statistics and participates in related outcomes research.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the nutritional care and prevention of complications for pediatric patients related to breastfeeding.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college/university with Bachelor's degree in Administration, Nutrition, or Nursing.
• Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric unit as an IBCLC preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Current IBCLC certification or eligible to sit for exam.
• If not currently certified, must apply to sit for the exam at the next scheduled application date.
• CPR certification required.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to successfully counsel and assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Develops educational programs for families and staff.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintains effective relationships with medical and nursing staff, employees and the public.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, career development programs, and more. Specific details are provided in the document.

Pay

$33.05 - $49.60 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

PRN (Per Request)