Lactation Consultant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Lactation Consultant to lead breast feeding education across the Department of Women and Infant Nursing and the Medical Center. The role collaborates with the patient care team to plan, implement, and evaluate education for patients and families, located at University Hospitals.

Requirements include RN licensure in Ohio, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, and lactation certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Ohio license.
• Certification as a Lactation Consultant preferred.
• Previous nursing experience in relevant care setting preferred.
• Prior patient education and women and infant nursing desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate breast feeding education for the Department of Women and Infant Nursing and the Medical Center.
• Assess, plan, manage, coordinate, direct, and evaluate breast feeding education provided to patients and family by the patient care team.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and other health care providers; prioritize education needs.
• Engage in ongoing community education and agency collaboration.

Skills

RN license

Lactation consultant certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Job Description

Collaborates with the patient care team, other health care professionals and the community to provide patients with breast feeding knowledge and skill. Responsible for the overall planning, direction, and evaluation of breast feeding education for the Department of Women and Infant Nursing and the Medical Center; responsible for assessing, planning, managing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating breast feeding education provided to patients and his/her family by the patient care team in the Department of Women and Infant Nursing; prioritizes breast feeding education needs of patients and collaborates with the patient care team and other health care providers. Ongoing community education and agency collaboration is essential. Lactation Consultant certification is required(IBCLC). Position located at University Hospitals.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or related field desired. Current Ohio license. Certification as a Lactation Consultant preferred. Previous nursing experience in relevant care setting preferred. Prior patient education and women and infant nursing desired.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.