Healthcare Consultant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED- Required
• National Certification as IBCLC- Required
• BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
• Hands on experience supporting and educating breastfeeding women- Required
• Evaluation of Services experience- Required
• Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree- Preferred
• Program Development- Preferred
• Bilingual- Preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment of the patient seeking expertise.
• Implements changes in plan according to patient's individual needs.
• Prioritizes and problem solves to meet changes in patient status/condition.
• Utilizes pain scale in pain assessment; includes assessment of pain.
• Implements provider orders relating to Breastfeeding services.
• Participates in follow up services and patient education.
• Provides Family Centered Care.
• Demonstrates ability to travel to other departments.
• Provides breastfeeding education and support skills to families, staff and providers.
• Responds to RN request for inpatient consultation.
• Directs and delivers breastfeeding services and supplies.
• Develops the patient plan of care for breastfeeding mothers.
• Assists and/or performs procedures.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Communicates and documents patient/family learning needs.
• Documents interventions and patient response to interventions and any changes in patient's condition/status.
• Communicates patient information to provider.
• Completes evaluation of services and program goals.
• Makes referrals.
• Leases supplies and equipment.
• Assists in data collection.
• Involves Perinatal SW in designated patient populations.
• Works with providers and staff to enhance their skills and understanding of the program.
• Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.
• Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
• Work collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participating in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.
• Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.
• Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
• Maintains knowledge of Breastfeeding Center protocols and all practice guidelines/general operating practices.