IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Family Support Leader

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant to enhance breastfeeding support across inpatient settings. The role focuses on assessing and managing lactation challenges, educating families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal breastfeeding outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Specialized Diploma RN, IBCLC credential, and at least 3 years of lactation counseling experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma RN.
• 3 years of experience in lactation counseling.
• Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
• Creates an environment that promotes learning for staff and families.
• Participates appropriately in communication and decision making activities.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of consulting methods, tools, and techniques.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts education for healthcare providers.
• Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation management services to breastfeeding families.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers being an advocate for the families.
• Ability to evaluate families response to care and initiate independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• IBCLC-Intl Board Cert Lactation Consultant - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Orients new nursing staff to the newborn feeding policy and practice guidelines.
• Consults with an interdisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of breastfeeding protocols.
• Provides assistance via telephone to pregnant and lactating women requiring information, counseling, and follow-up.
• Provides breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling in routine and high risk, complicated, clinical situations for the breastfeeding family in obstetrical and pediatric areas.
• Serves as a clinical expert and consultant in the care of the breastfeeding family.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures related to breastfeeding.
• Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for maternal child health and nursing staff providers.
• Reviews and maintains files of current research and literature and serves as a resource person to health care providers and breastfeeding families.

Education

Specialized Diploma RN

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

IBCLC - Intl Board Cert Lactation Consultant - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced Lactation Consultant to enhance breastfeeding support across inpatient settings. The role focuses on assessing and managing lactation challenges, educating families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal breastfeeding outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Specialized Diploma RN, IBCLC credential, and at least 3 years of lactation counseling experience, with strong communication skills and a commitment to