Lactation Consultant- Atrium Health Lake Norman Maternity PRN Weekends

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Cornelius, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant will make lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients. They will conduct independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, and design, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care to meet patient needs. This role coordinates lactation management with staff, provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties, and evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis. The consultant will also develop lactation curriculum and teach breastfeeding classes, consult with physicians or midwives on special breastfeeding problems, and provide inservices for staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation. Appropriate documentation of patient interactions is required, and the consultant will assist in the development of policies, procedures, and standards. Keeping updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent materials is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required.
• Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE.
• RN Licensure preferred.
• BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients.
• Conducts independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
• Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs.
• Coordinates lactation management with the staff.
• Provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan and communication with referring physicians.
• Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis.
• Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the patient education department.
• Consults with physicians or midwives to advise on special breastfeeding problems.
• Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation.
• Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
• Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature.
• Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level