Lactation Consultant

Mass General Brigham • Salem, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Responsible for providing information and education regarding breastfeeding to patients and families and assists patients with the establishment of lactation. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Certified Lactation Counselor/Consultant [CLC] - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice preferred
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC] - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred
• Lactation consulting 2-3 years preferred
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Providing lactation assessment, planning, education and instruction to patients and family
• -Identifies and aids in resolution of breastfeeding difficulties, develops care plans with staff to meet individual patient's needs and provides follow-up consultations
• -Offering post-delivery consultative care to patients: breastfeeding/Chest feeding, family bonding and planning
• -Evaluating patient's response to care and initiates independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate
• -Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs
• -Provides information and education regarding breastfeeding to maternity and NICU staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree