Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families, helping them achieve their personal breastfeeding goals across a variety of care settings. The team works closely with postpartum and newborn intensive care areas to provide expert lactation support to patients and families who may be experiencing breastfeeding challenges or seeking additional guidance. Currently, this role is based at Fairview Hospital. Experienced IBCLCs may also have the opportunity to work at the Fairview Wellness Center, providing one-on-one breastfeeding consultations with couples and facilitating breastfeeding support groups. Lactation consultants have opportunities to expand their knowledge and expertise while supporting lactating patients and breastfeeding infants in a variety of settings, including inpatient/bedside care, NICU, outpatient lactation services, and staff education within maternity services. A caregiver in this role works variable shifts between 7:00 p.m. -- 3:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. -- 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

Meet educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
Ability to provide Inter-disciplinary collaboration and form plan of care
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse (RN)
One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants
Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor
Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care
Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field
Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings

Responsibilities

Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Perform initial and on-going assessments of the mother/baby dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother and infant's feeding issues.
Design and implement patient education, staff development, consultation, counseling, research and community involvement, in a variety of clinical settings.
Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.