Lactation Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Lactation Specialist to join their team. This role functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team, providing selected clinical care under the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. The specialist will focus on the needs and concerns of breastfeeding mothers and infants, advocating for the breastfeeding family by preventing, recognizing, and resolving breastfeeding difficulties to promote improved breastfeeding outcomes. The position also involves participating in the coordination of lactation follow-up office visits and education.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
2 years Work in an office based medical practice.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients utilizing a developmental perspective.
Demonstrates respect for the right of patients and their families.
Demonstrates via role modeling and consultation, advanced knowledge in the care and education of the breastfeeding family.
Listens effectively, recognizes, accepts constructive criticism, and is able to be open to opposing points of view.
Demonstrates flexibility and is able to initiate, accept, and adapt to changing priorities.
Demonstrates knowledge of breastfeeding learning principles.
Competency in managed care process and understanding of referrals, prior authorizations, and insurer requirements.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the care delivery team to assist the provider and nurse as needed and directed.
Acts as a resource to clinical staff for breastfeeding issues.
Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates those risks to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
Completes vital signs on patients after completing the vital sign competency assessment.
Gives phone advice and administers selected medications to patients after completion of required education and mentoring.
Plans, implements, evaluates, and educates all levels of office personnel within pediatric specialty on lactation updates.
Provides direct and indirect care for designated patients as appropriate and as assigned.
Serves as a clinical expert and consultant in the care of the breastfeeding family.
Records information in the patient's medical record, billing and other systems in a timely manner using approved formats.
Communicates and documents consultations.
Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic test(s), as assigned.