Inpatient Lactation Consultant - Mom and Baby - Part-Time

Denver Health • Denver, CO

58d • $29 - $44

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Inpatient Lactation Consultant - Mom and Baby - Part-Time to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Mom/Baby Unit Mom & Baby is a 28-bed unit within Women and Children’s Health, caring for post-partum patients after delivery, as well as their newborns. There are typically 300 deliveries per month. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 - 8, and a CNA in the nursery. Mom/baby nurses also act as “admit” RNs for all infants transferred to the Mom & Baby unit. Nurses take care of many babies whose status does not require NICU care, but who are not yet ready to go home. Mom/Baby nurses may periodically care for a number of GYN patients. Job Summary This job provides expert care in lactation management according to the International Lactation Consultant Association and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Standards of Practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The IBCLC serves as an expert consultant to nursing staff, physicians, and other health care workers in the management of complex breastfeeding for the parent/infant dyad. The IBCLC educates expectant and new parents in various aspects of breastfeeding/lactation management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years Direct lactation experience working with dyads in the newborn setting Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor - ALPP - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Required
• IBCLC-International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants - IBCLE - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Patient Education
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate into practice.
• Implementation Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Practices autonomously to provide expert lactation care and clinical management for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding dyads. (25%)
• Manages lactation issues and utilizes appropriate resources to solve problems for inpatient and outpatient dyads. (25%)
• Coordinates the support for breast feeding of separated parent/infants (5%)
• Provides education and consultation to patients and health care team members using evidence-based practice standards. (15%)
• Contributes to the achievement of divisional and organizational goals. (10%)
• Completes appropriate charting in EMR (10%)
• May contribute to the development and presentation of lactation programs and policies based on facility requirements. (10%)

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED