Lactation Consultant, OBGYN, Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as our Lactation Consultant at our Hyde Park location.
The Lactation Consultant is a member of the nursing staff who influences quality patient care in the area of lactation and breastfeeding through an integral role as clinician, educator and consultant.

Requirements

• Active Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in either Pediatric or Obstetrics in a tertiary center or large community center
• One or more years' of Lactation Consultant experience

Nice To Haves

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification or Certification Eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and will consult with physicians, pharmacists, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area(s) of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse and physician in the management of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team to assess, plan implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and to suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitors and evaluates hospital practices which promote or impede lactation and breastfeeding.
• Responds to requests for information concerning lactation and breastfeeding from outside the medical center as time allows.
• Participates in all aspects of evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, repair, rental, sale, and instruction in the use of all products related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Generates Quality Improvement statements and evaluates achievement of goals in the area of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with OB/Ped Leadership in the development of programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees