CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR- Lactation Consultant (Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital (VVWH)

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

43d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant will provide expert nursing care to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and monitor the care of lactating couplets in multiple units within University of Michigan Health, primarily in Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital (VVWH).VVWH is a dynamic 53 bed hospital, home to obstetric services in the Childrens and Womens building. VVWH performs 5,300+ deliveries per year. While many of these deliveries are routine and uncomplicated, we are uniquely qualified to handle cases that are complicated by maternal or fetal high-risk conditions. VVWH is a Level III Perinatal Center which means we have specialists available around the clock to care for both maternal and neonatal emergencies and high risk patients as well as caring for those with low risk pregnancies wishing for a "low intervention" labor and delivery process. We are staffed by a diverse group of professionals, including Certified Nurse Midwives, Obstetricians, Family Practice Physicians, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists, Professional Registered Nurses, and ancillary staff. We are honored to assist families from Michigan as well as from across the country in their care during this important time in their lives. As part of our philosophy of care, we are committed to providing family-centered care. This is the delivery of safe, satisfying, quality health care which meets the psychosocial needs of the family. It is a cooperative effort of families and caregivers which recognizes the strength and integrity of the family. The perinatal team exists to provide families with safe, satisfying, family-centered health care within the childbearing continuum. We are guided by values of caring, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and excellence Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. The primary function of this role is Lactation Consultant in Michigan Medicine Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Requirements

Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:
Bachelors degree in Nursing OR
Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree or higher in Nursing
Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan;
Current Certification as a Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC);
Minimum two (2) years of current IBCLC experience in an acute care inpatient setting or an outpatient lactation clinic.
Demonstrated ability to work with complex lactation issues and populations.
Demonstrated experience teaching breastfeeding classes to patients and/or medical staff.
Ability to work with the pregnancy loss population related to lactation issue
Self-directed and reliable, with demonstrated ability to work independently and productively (within established timelines);
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to successfully resolve conflict respectfully and effectively with all members of the health care team;
Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills;
Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere utilizing effective delegation skills;
Demonstrated ability to provide direct, constructive feedback
Ability to promote the VVWH values to empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; inspire and be inspired by our colleagues? worth, significance and integrity; cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with virtual visits or teleheath
Minimum two (2) years current RN experience in Perinatal or Neonatal Nursing, including working with lactating patients and babies
Ability to utilize word processing and data base programs such as Microsoft Word/Excel and PowerPoint to create new documents, enter data, generate graphs and produce presentations.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and monitor the care of lactating couplets in Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital (VVWH), Brandon Newborn ICU, Mott Hospital acute care and ICU Pediatric Units, Childrens Emergency Services, Adult University Hospital/Cardiovascular Center Units, Adult Emergency Services, and the Lactation Consultant Outpatient Clinic(s).
Provide expert lactation consultative services, and act as a primary resource to all members of the health care teams within the University of Michigan Health System.
Document patient care utilizing established templates.
Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of lactation standards and practices within VVWH (and elsewhere as designated), consistent with current evidence.
Provide leadership for lactation practice updates and changes.
Investigate, design, develop, evaluate and modify patient education materials as necessary to maintain current, evidence-based information.
Design and evaluate the effectiveness of parent discharge education materials in various media formats.
Participate in planning, facilitating and conducting lactation education (e.g. orientation, inservices, conferences, workshops) for staff, students and other health care professionals.
Provide lactation continuing education workshops, inservices and classes for UMH nurses and providers in both formal and informal settings for Von Voigtlander Women?s Hospital, Brandon Newborn ICU, Mott Hospital, and School of Nursing.
Implement strategies to develop and improve the lactation knowledge and practices of VVWH/UMH staff; measure effectiveness.
Execute consultation and act as a resource for questions related to medications, breast-milk, and lactation both on the medical campus and in the community.
Provide community support via phone consultation when patients call with lactation questions after they are discharged from the hospital.
Provide patients appropriate referral to additional medical resources for complex problem solving.
Lead the development and maintenance of quality assurance and performance improvement programs and activities related to lactation.
Assist in the collection of data for research studies.
Represents the VVWH at committees/forums related to lactation care as requested.