Lactation Consultant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes. This role educates staff and manages complex breastfeeding situations. The consultant collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care. They also maintain breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Children's Hospital and develop policies and procedures for Lactation Consultant services and breastfeeding equipment. Participation in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects is also a key function.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college/university with Bachelor's degree in Administration, Nutrition, or Nursing.
• Current IBCLC certification or eligible to sit for exam. If not currently certified, must apply to sit for the exam at the next scheduled application date.
• CPR certification required.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully counsel and assist mothers with breastfeeding skills.
• Ability to develop educational programs for families and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with medical and nursing staff, employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric unit as an IBCLC preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Educates staff and complex breastfeeding management.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care to promote optimal outcomes.
• Maintains breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Children's Hospital.
• Develops policies and procedures as needed for Lactation Consultant services, breastfeeding equipment and resources and participates in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level