1263A-Lactation Consultant IBCLC PT

Compensation

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** Status ** **: **Part Time 7.5 hr

** Shift: ** DAY SHIFT

** Department: ** Lactation Resource Center

** Position Summary **

Summary: The lactation consultant assumes responsibility for the nursing care provided to breastfeeding patients and their families. The role of lactation consultant includes: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in a variety of situations anticipatory guidance and prevention of problems, complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care communication and collaboration with other health care professionals

** Qualifications **

Responsibilities

Education Required • Must complete in-house orientation program • Bachelor's Degree required

Experience And Skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Speaks, reads and writes English • Clinical experience and/or skills relevant to the assigned area of practice. • Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills. • Computer proficiency.

License/Certifications • Certifications for assigned area of practice. • IBCLC strongly preferred. In leu of IBCLC, a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) or a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification is required. IBCLC must be obtained within one year.

** Working Conditions **

Other information: Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn

• Frequent, prolonged standing/walking.

• Lifts positions and/or transfers patients/equipment.