Lactation Care Coordinator (Inpatient & Outpatient)

Phoenix Children's; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's seeks a Lactation Specialist in Gilbert to join our East Valley Women’s & Children’s Pavilion. This full-time role involves 4-10 hour shifts with a weekend commitment (Saturday/Sunday) and supports lactation services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position focuses on planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating lactation programs to promote awareness and understanding among families and health care staff.

Qualifications

• Plans, coordinates and evaluates lactation programs.
• Advises families and staff on lactation issues.
• Collaborates with care teams to plan lactation consults.
• Participates in quality improvement at dept and hospital levels.
• Develops ongoing staff education on lactation.
• Develops lactation policies for inpatient/outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lactation resource for families, community and staff.
• Provide consult services for lactation challenges across patient care areas; plan, evaluate and document care.
• Plan, evaluate and document lactation plans of care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities at department and hospital level.
• Develop and implement continuing education programs for staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate lactation policies and programs.
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Job description

Phoenix Children's seeks a Lactation Specialist in Gilbert to join our East Valley Women’s & Children’s Pavilion. This full-time role involves 4-10 hour shifts with a weekend commitment (Saturday/Sunday) and supports lactation services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The position focuses on planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating lactation programs to promote awareness and understanding among families and health care staff.