Lactation Consultant- Baby & Me Support Center

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

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. 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.
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree