Full-time Non-RN Lactation Consultant LDRP Days
About The Position
The Non-RN Lactation Consultant provides competent and comprehensive consultation and education in lactation for the parents, both in the Franciscan healthcare system and in the community. This position helps educate, care, and advocate for breastfeeding families, both in and out of the hospital, and relay progress reports to the RN. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years Women's Health Services
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics
- Lactation Consultant (LACT) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
Responsibilities
- Formulate an accurate feeding plan, while considering cultural, environmental, psychosocial and economic factors and values.
- Maintain the established safety, environmental and infection control standards, and take appropriate corrective action for identified infractions.
- Provide competent and comprehensive consultation and education in lactation for the parents, both in the hospital and in the community.
- Validate and document patient understanding related to the teaching and counseling provided.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
