Lactation Consultant (non-RN)

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

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. Able to assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.

Requirements

IBCLC required.
College degree preferred.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
NRP within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
At least one (1) year of previous experience.
Experience using computers for consultation documentation.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Able to assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.