Lactation Consultant RN - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant will provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants throughout the healthcare facility, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit and restocks supplies as needed. Accurately enters information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system. Manages CMQCC data. Does education for nursing staff. Helps facilitate educational classes for patients as well.

Requirements

IBCLC required within 6 months of hire.
RN license required.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
NRP (AAP) within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Experience using computers for data management and entry.

Nice To Haves

One to two years previous experience preferred.
EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Promote breastfeeding and facilitate change within clinical settings using evidence-based care management.
Contact physician offices, patients, and other departments to facilitate patient care.
Order and restock breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit.
Enter information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system.
Manage CMQCC data.
Provide education for nursing staff.
Facilitate educational classes for patients.