Lactation Consultant

The Ohio State University; United States; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan or equivalent

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University Hospitals is seeking a Lactation Consultant to join the University Hospitals division. The role collaborates with the patient care team to deliver breast feeding education and support to patients and families, ensuring comprehensive planning, direction, and evaluation of lactation education.

The position emphasizes community outreach, ongoing education, and coordination with the Women and Infant Nursing team.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with the patient care team to provide breast feeding knowledge and skills.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates breast feeding education for patients and families.
• Assesses, plans, manages, coordinates, directs and evaluates breast feeding education.
• Ongoing community education and agency collaboration is essential.

Conocimientos

Effective patient education

Communication with care team

Team collaboration

Lactation education

Educación

Registered Nursing Degree

Bachelor's in Nursing or related field (desired)

Herramientas

IBCLC certification (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Lactation Consultant

Department

University Hospital | Women and Infants Administration

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.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 30

Shift: Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Employer Information

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

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