Lactation Consultant

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

21h•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant will assess patient's needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes. This role involves visiting breastfeeding mothers during hospitalization and/or telephoning post-discharge to assess learning needs and provide individual lactation support. The consultant will also provide outpatient care and consultation for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and newborn follow-up visits. Responsibilities include developing and managing outpatient services and/or a phone support line, potentially including a breast pump rental and/or retail store. The consultant will assist with and support staff who facilitate patient breastfeeding, identify staff learning needs, and provide in-services related to breastfeeding. They will provide overall leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff, healthcare professionals, and the community, utilizing current research. Additionally, the role includes conducting prenatal breastfeeding classes, evaluating educational outcomes, participating in teaching breastfeeding classes and support groups, and reviewing/updating breastfeeding education materials annually. The consultant will serve as a consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation as it relates to patient health problems and maintain proper statistics and documentation on all breastfeeding clients, providing reports as necessary. The position also involves various patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, and the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Lactation Consultant (CLC) certification required.
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
2 years of experience in professional nursing in Women's Health setting.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Position requires use of foot pedals on cards or machines.
Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids, therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans and implements intervention, and evaluates outcomes.
Visits breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or telephones post-discharge to assess additional learning needs and provide lactation support on an individual basis.
Provides outpatient care and consultation for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and/or in providing outpatient newborn follow-up visits.
Develops, implements and manages outpatient services and/or phone support line to provide lactation support on an individual basis. This may include a breast pump rental and/or retail store.
Assists with the development of, and supports the staff that, facilitate patient breastfeeding. Identifies staff learning needs and provides in-services related to breastfeeding.
Provides overall leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff, health care professionals and the community utilizing current research.
Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes. Participates in the teaching of breastfeeding classes and/or support groups. Reviews current breastfeeding education materials and updates annually.
Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation as it relates to patient's health problems.
Maintains proper statistics and/or documentation on all breastfeeding clients. Provides reports as necessary.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program