Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery

Prime Healthcare; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide expert lactation care and support to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your responsibilities will include promoting breastfeeding, facilitating change within clinical settings, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of families while working within a supportive and compassionate environment. If you are passionate about maternal and infant health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as an IBCLC preferred.
• Valid RN license and current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers.
• Facilitate patient care and manage breastfeeding supplies.

Skills

Lactation care

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Valid Rhode Island RN License

BLS (AHA) certificate

NRP (AAP) certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record system

Computer documentation

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

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Responsibilities

The Lactation Consultant will provide skilled lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants throughout the healthcare facility, including inpatient and outpatient settings. Promotes breastfeeding and assists with facilitating change within the clinical settings using evidence-based care management. Contacts physician offices, patients and other departments as needed to facilitate patient care in the department. Orders breastfeeding/pump supplies for the unit and restocks supplies as needed. Accurately enters information and consults into the hospital Electronic Medical Record system. Able to assist nursing staff with duties involving direct patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. One to two years previous experience as an IBCLC preferred
2. Valid Rhode Island RN License
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. NRP (AAP) within 30 days upon hire and maintain current
5. Experience using computers for consultation documentation.