Lactation Consultant - Women's Center (casual)
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant participates in the development and implementation of lactation services, which may include clinical, rental, and retail services. The role provides patient care through individualized consultations and a telephone help line, supporting mothers and infants before, during, and after a hospital stay. The consultant may also be asked to perform staff registered nurse duties. The position maintains equipment, supplies, and educational materials; coordinates breast pump rentals and retail accessory sales; and may provide prenatal and post-discharge classes and breastfeeding support. It contributes to staff education, program policies and materials, and continuity of care. The consultant is expected to pursue continuing education and remain current with relevant obstetric, pediatric, and lactation literature. This role requires a nursing diploma, associate degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current Ohio RN license. A BSN is required within five years of employment. The employee must obtain a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credential or professional certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within six months of hire. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week with a variable work shift.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma, associate degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within five years of employment.
- Must obtain Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or professional International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within six months of hire.
- Highly developed interpersonal relationship skills.
- Advanced leadership, communication, and clinical skills.
- Thorough understanding of adult education principles.
- Strong knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology related to breastfeeding patients.
- Clinical experience in perinatal areas, with a focus on postpartum care.
Responsibilities
- Provides education, demonstration, and assistance to mothers and infants to address breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of normal nursing care during individualized sessions before, during, or after a hospital stay.
- May perform staff registered nurse duties.
- Maintains equipment, supplies, and educational materials needed for patient care.
- Coordinates breast pump rentals and retail accessory rentals and sales.
- May provide prenatal and post-discharge classes and support for breastfeeding mothers.
- Participates in education and training of other Lactation Nurses.
- Collaborates in writing policies, procedures, standards, and educational materials for the Lactation Program.
- Maintains continuity of care with the Lactation Consultant.
- Pursues continuing education and professional development; remains current on relevant information and attends workshops, educational meetings, and conferences.
- Reads current obstetric, pediatric, and lactation literature.
- May participate in research, planning, and applications for continuing education units (CEUs), and implement breastfeeding in-services for staff.
- Performs job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
