Lactation Consultant- Baby & Me Support Center, Part Time

St. Luke's University Health Network • Palmerton, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for promoting and coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation. This role encompasses consultation with inpatient and outpatient clients and health professionals in the hospital and community at large. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or has completed a Lactation Consultant Certification Program.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within 1 year of hire required.
• RN/ BSN or LPN with current license preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of lactation experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in maternal/child health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.
• Develops and implements standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization where they might be served, including inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide outpatient consults for breastfeeding mothers at St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient, family and staff breastfeeding education activities, in accordance with current research literature and national standards of care
• The lactation consultant will be responsible for ensuring all staff members are oriented to the infant feeding policy within 6 months of hire
• Develops, implements, and maintains a reference library of breastfeeding materials appropriate for healthcare providers/mothers interested in learning more about lactation
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum and post-partum classes and support groups on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to inpatients and/or out patients in a group setting
• Reviews care routines, policies, procedures and/or other aspects of the mother-baby hospital experience with involved clinical staff in order to highlight successes or needs of lactating mothers and their breastfeeding infants
• Collects and analyzes data to determine breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates and other outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed