Lactation consultant

Hugh Chatham Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Kenosha is seeking a Part-time Lactation Services RN with IBCLC certification to support our inpatient and outpatient lactation program. The role focuses on assessing lactation needs, providing education and follow-up care to breastfeeding families, and leading lactation initiatives within the hospital.

The position emphasizes clinical lactation expertise, strong communication, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Visit breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or telephone post-discharge to assess learning needs and provide lactation support.
• Provide outpatient care and consultation for families with breastfeeding difficulties and/or newborn follow-up visits.
• Develop and manage outpatient lactation services and/or phone support line, including breast pump rental and/or retail store.
• Assist with staff development and provide in-services related to breastfeeding.
• Provide leadership and direction of breastfeeding initiatives to hospital staff, healthcare professionals and the community using current research.
• Conduct prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluate educational outcomes; participate in teaching classes and support groups.
• Serve as consultant to physicians and other providers concerning lactation health matters.
• Maintain statistics and documentation on breastfeeding clients and generate reports as needed.
• Perform patient positioning and transferring duties with safe technique.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Rapport building

Decision making

Organization & prioritization

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• 36 hours of availability in a 6 week schedule
• Biggest needs are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 0800-1330 to assist with our prenatal lactation clinic

Department

37904 AMC Kenosha - Lactation Services

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Causal Position
• 36 hours of availability in a 6 week schedule
• Biggest needs are Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 0800-1330 to assist with our prenatal lactation clinic

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans and implements intervention, and evaluates outcomes.
• Visits breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or telephones post-discharge to assess additional learning needs and provide lactation support on an individual basis.
• Provides outpatient care and consultation for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and/or in providing outpatient newborn follow-up visits.
• Develops, implements and manages outpatient services and/or phone support line to provide lactation support on an individual basis. This may include a breast pump rental and/or retail store.
• Assists with the development of, and supports the staff that, facilitate patient breastfeeding. Identifies staff learning needs and provides in-services related to breastfeeding.
• Provides overall leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff, health care professionals and the community utilizing current research.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes. Participates in the teaching of breastfeeding classes and/or support groups. Reviews current breastfeeding education materials and updates annually.
• Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation as it relates to patient's health problems.
• Maintains proper statistics and/or documentation on all breastfeeding clients. Provides reports as necessary.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Lactation Consultant, International Board (IBCLC) certification issued by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in professional nursing in a labor and delivery setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on cards or machines.
• Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids, therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.