Inpatient Lactation Consultant (RN/IBCLC)

Jobtome; Addison (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a part-time lactation consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, with responsibilities spanning one-on-one evaluation, discharge teaching, and staff collaboration.

The position requires RN licensure, inpatient hospital experience, and certification in lactation. Ongoing education and adherence to regulatory standards are emphasized, with a goal of improving

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competency in physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with patients, families and staff.
• Experience in maternal/infant health and inpatient hospital care is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate initiation and continuation of breastfeeding with one-on-one evaluation and education for mother and baby.
• Provide breastfeeding education and discharge classes to patients and families.
• Serve as a clinical resource on breastfeeding with hospital staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document accurately in patient care records and maintain timely entries.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Breastfeeding education

Clinical lactation knowledge

Inpatient hospital experience

Formation

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

RN license

Description du poste

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a part-time lactation consultant in the Women & Family Education department. The role focuses on educating patients and families about breastfeeding, with responsibilities spanning one-on-one evaluation, discharge teaching, and staff collaboration.

The position requires RN licensure, inpatient hospital experience, and certification in lactation. Ongoing education and adherence to regulatory standards are emphasized, with a goal of improving