Lactation Consultant

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Regions Hospital is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant. Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Lactation Consultant counsels patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role assesses patients in person or by phone and provides guidance on breastfeeding concerns, including difficult latch, low milk supply, insufficient weight gain, and prematurity. The consultant makes appropriate referrals to members of the interdisciplinary team, helps develop and teach lactation education to nursing and medical staff, and performs related duties as assigned.

The Birth Center was built in 2020 and includes 13 Labor and Delivery rooms, 2 operating rooms, 24 Postpartum rooms, and 7 NICU rooms. Its Level 2 NICU has 8 beds across 7 private rooms, including one twin room. Regions Hospital uses an Enhanced Couplet Care model, with 5 Postpartum rooms equipped with a NICU headwall so some NICU babies can remain with their families. The Birth Center has approximately 2,800 births annually, and 15–20% of babies require some NICU-level care. The hospital reports that 60% of its patient population are people of color and 25% require interpreters for care.

The work schedule is 0.50 FTE on days, including every fourth Saturday and Sunday, with additional Fridays required.

Requirements

• Completion of a healthcare-related program, such as physician, physician assistant, registered nurse, or respiratory therapy; two years of experience in the same or a similar role may be accepted in lieu of program completion.
• Currently certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or able to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Demonstrate competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at employment and every two years thereafter.
• Knowledge of lactation physiology, breastfeeding techniques, and basic and complicated lactation problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with mothers of all ages and their companions.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning principles.

Nice To Haves

• Six months (1,040 hours) of clinical experience in maternal/child care.
• Six months (1,040 hours) of experience as a Lactation Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in person or by phone regarding breastfeeding concerns.
• Counsel patients in inpatient and outpatient settings and provide guidance on lactation issues, including difficult latch, low milk supply, insufficient weight gain, and prematurity.
• Make appropriate referrals to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in developing and teaching lactation education to nursing and medical staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site employee fitness center
• On-site employee clinic
• Center for Employee Resilience
• Eligible non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

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