Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant works with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic, which provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families to help them meet their personal breastfeeding goals. This is a regular PRN position at Fairview Hospital, with rotating day and evening shifts. The posting also describes surgical-procedure duties, including preparing a sterile table, assisting the surgical team, maintaining aseptic conditions, supporting patient safety, and handling specimens.

Requirements

Meet educational and licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire.
Hold Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, and successfully complete 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; or two years of nursing experience in an unrelated field; or two years of verified paid or voluntary lay experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an IBCLC; or two years of experience as a certified health and wellness educator or 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 a related field.
Experience counseling breastfeeding families in inpatient, ambulatory, and/or community settings.

Responsibilities

Set up a sterile table and ensure appropriate supplies, drugs, and equipment are available.
Participate with the RN in counting sponges, instruments, and other items at appropriate times during the surgical procedure.
Assist with draping the patient.
Assist surgical team members with gowning and gloving.
Maintain aseptic conditions for the scrubbed surgical team throughout the procedure.
Support patient safety by actively participating in the intraoperative timeout and using safety measures such as safety belts, positioning devices, and alarms.
Collect, identify, and label specimens removed during surgical procedures, and give them to the circulator for disposition according to the surgeon’s instructions.