Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic • Great Barrington, MA

2d

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details 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. Cleveland Clinic Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families, helping them reach their personal breastfeeding goals while working within the postpartum and newborn intensive care areas. If patients are worried that they’ll have issues breastfeeding, or are looking for additional support from breastfeeding experts, our team can assist. This regular PRN position includes a 48-hour per six-week schedule with variable shifts and occasional holiday requirements.

Requirements

• Meet educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
• Ability to provide Inter-disciplinary collaboration and form plan of care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six 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 on-going assessments of the mother/baby dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
• Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother and infant's feeding issues.
• Design and implement patient education, staff development, consultation, counseling, research and community involvement, in a variety of clinical settings.
• Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

Benefits

• Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees