Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Fairview Lactation Services provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to help families achieve their personal breastfeeding goals. As a Lactation Consultant, you will provide direct lactation care, education, and guidance to breastfeeding mothers and infants, promoting positive feeding outcomes and supporting families throughout their breastfeeding journey. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working rotating day/evening shifts varying between 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. -- 3:30 a.m.

Requirements

Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse (RN)
One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants
(Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor)
Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care
Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field
Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings

Responsibilities

Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby’s dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother’s and infant’s feeding issues.
Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research and community involvement.
Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.