Lactation Consultant, Obstetric Services, Part Time, Varies

UC Health•West Chester Township, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Lactation Consultant for Obstetric Services at West Chester Hospital. The position provides safe, family-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyads and pumping parents. The consultant collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team and applies specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding/chest-feeding and human lactation. The Lactation Consultant promotes breastfeeding and supports mothers in reaching their own goals. The role provides patient and staff education, serves as a consultant and liaison for Maternal-Infant Health Services, coordinates referrals and follow-up, and participates in quality improvement and research activities. The position operates within the scope and standards of practice defined by the IBLCE and professional associations, and follows hospital policies and procedures. The position is part time at 12 hours per week, with a variable shift, at West Chester Hospital. The OBSCU serves a diverse patient population and handles a wide range of pregnancy-related diagnoses in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

IBCLC certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
3–5 years of experience providing assessment, intervention, and planning in nutrition, health education, or lactation services for patients receiving care in an OBGYN facility or program.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work part time, 12 hours per week, on a variable shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation plans for breastfeeding/chest-feeding dyads and pumping parents in collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.
Promote breastfeeding and assist mothers in reaching their personal breastfeeding goals.
Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum classes and individualized or group education on breastfeeding, breast care, and related topics.
Develop and implement standards of care and guidelines for supporting breastfeeding across relevant organizational areas.
Plan, oversee, and coordinate patient, family, and staff breastfeeding education, including annual and as-needed education and staff competency activities.
Create, update, and maintain educational content, reference libraries, patient materials, and lactation resources for health care providers and families.
Assess patients’ and families’ learning needs, emotional and social factors, and relevant medical, obstetrical, cultural, spiritual, financial, and motivational considerations; adjust education and care accordingly.
Document patient and family education, patient progress, care activities, and required paperwork in accordance with hospital standards.
Evaluate breastfeeding-related equipment and maintain the breastfeeding room.
Consult with Maternal-Infant Health Services and review care routines, policies, procedures, and the mother-baby hospital experience with clinical staff.
Establish and maintain telephone access and follow-up systems for patients requiring lactation assistance, including outpatient and continuing care.
Screen walk-in patients, calls, and records; conduct patient interviews; assess condition and care needs; identify changes requiring follow-up; and communicate with physicians as appropriate.
Serve as a liaison, resource, and/or case manager, coordinating care among clinic providers, specialists, pharmacy, ancillary services, and community support programs.
Coordinate referrals to services such as Baby Steps, Centering Pregnancy, other networks, and community resources; assist patients in obtaining services.
Offer case conferences for lactating mothers and breastfeeding infants and coordinate the Breastfeeding Committee and support groups.
Participate in community activities and relevant local and hospital lactation groups and meetings.
Participate in quality improvement, total quality management, and research processes; identify problems, design projects, collect and analyze data, track workloads, and apply findings to improve clinical outcomes.
Conduct annual audits of breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates and assess the effects of protocol changes.