Lactation Consultant

01 Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant to develop, coordinate and deliver care for the maternity patient population on inpatient and outpatient bases.

The role requires IBCLC certification, CPR, and prior hospital lactation experience; duties include education in community breastfeeding, collaborating with RNs, and providing care across day/evening/weekend shifts (12-hour).

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification required.
• Previous experience as Lactation Consultant in a hospital or clinic setting required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and delivers care to maternity patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborates with RN or other health care workers as appropriate.
• Teach community breastfeeding education courses and see patients in outpatient clinic.

Education

IBCLC certification

CPR certification

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary: Develops, coordinates and delivers care to newly delivered maternity patient population on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Maintains the standards for IBLCL lactation consultants as delineated by the International Lactation Consultant Association. Collaborates with RN or other health care workers as appropriate. Must be available to work day/evening and/or weekend hours; 12-hour shifts, to help support both inpatient post‑partum patients with breastfeeding as well as teach community breastfeeding education courses, see patients in outpatient clinic. Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC). Previous experience as Lactation Consultant in a hospital or clinic setting required. CPR.

Work Shift Details

Days - 12 Hours, 12‑hour Shifts Department: MOTHER BABY PP GYN

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well‑being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full‑time and Part‑time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below: $25.84 - $32.30

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