IBCLC Lactation Consultant - Part-Time, Weekend Coverage

Hugh Chatham Health; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 109,459,000 - 164,188,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support for mothers and families. Responsibilities include assessing breastfeeding needs, guiding interventions, and coordinating education for patients and staff.

The role requires an RN license and IBCLC certification within 1 year, with typical responsibilities in labor and delivery settings and outreach to the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the team member practices.
• IBCLC certification needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan and implement intervention, and evaluate outcomes.
• Visit breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or call post-discharge to assess learning needs and provide lactation support.
• Provide outpatient care and consultation for families with breastfeeding difficulties and/or in providing outpatient newborn follow-up visits.
• Develop, implement and manage outpatient lactation services and/or phone support; may include a breast pump rental and/or retail store.
• Assist with development of and support staff who facilitate patient breastfeeding; identify staff learning needs and provide in-services.
• Provide leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff and community utilizing current research.

Skills

RN license

IBCLC certification

Lactation support

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Advocate Health in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a part-time Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support for mothers and families. Responsibilities include assessing breastfeeding needs, guiding interventions, and coordinating education for patients and staff.

The role requires an RN license and IBCLC certification within 1 year, with typical responsibilities in labor and delivery settings and outreach to the community.