Lactation Consultant

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides safe, family-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for breastfeeding dyads and pumping parents. The role collaborates with patients, their families and significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant applies specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation, works within the scope of practice defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), and follows applicable policies, procedures, and care guidelines.

This position serves as a lactation resource across hospital units; supports staff in resolving inpatient breastfeeding problems; and provides patient education and support. It also contributes to staff development and education, prenatal classes, inpatient and outpatient teaching programs, and telephone support for callers with breastfeeding questions. The role is part-time, PRN, with day and evening shifts at Bell Hospital.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience with inpatient lactation programs and/or nursing, with knowledge of clinical breastfeeding issues in early postpartum, neonatal, and pediatric populations.
• Obtain International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification from IBLCE upon hire or within 1 year of hire, or hold one of the listed alternative certifications: Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), or Peer Counselor (WIC, LLL, BFUSA, or similar organization).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state, through the Kansas State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource to hospital units on lactation issues.
• Collaborate with staff to develop resolutions to inpatient breastfeeding problems.
• Develop and provide breastfeeding information, education, and support to patients.
• Participate in staff orientation, education, and clinical development, including staff educational opportunities regarding breastfeeding.
• Assist with teaching prenatal classes and participate in inpatient and outpatient teaching programs.
• Provide telephone support to women with breastfeeding questions and maintain records of those calls.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time