Lactation Consultant- BMH PRN

Bronson Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Lactation Consultant for part-time work at BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital. The consultant will provide education and support to breastfeeding families, ensuring adherence to Baby-Friendly Hospital standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and prefer experience working with mothers and newborns. This role includes evaluating breastfeeding outcomes and the implementation of educational programs. The position offers a collaborative environment within the perinatal health care team.

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years clinical experience.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with new mothers and newborns preferred.
• IBCLC or required designation within two years of hire is preferred.
• CLC or CLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support to the breastfeeding family.
• Assure adherence to Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
• Evaluate breastfeeding outcomes and follow up with patients.
• Assess nursing mothers' medical conditions and outcomes of newborns.
• Provide follow-up education and post-hospital support via calls and outpatient consults.
• Maintain competency through ongoing education and documentation in EPIC.
• Assist with patient education planning and documentation.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within two years

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS)

Job description

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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

Lactation Consultant – BMH PRN

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Center and Milk Bank System Manager of Nursing, the Lactation Consultant will provide education and support the breastfeeding family so that breastfeeding will be successful. The Lactation Consultant will adhere to our Baby‑Friendly Hospital Initiative with implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breast‑milk Substitutes. The Lactation Consultant functions independently and collaboratively with members of the perinatal health care team to provide assistance, teaching and support to breastfeeding families. The Lactation Consultant will be able to assess medical conditions of nursing mothers and refer to medical providers if necessary for breastfeeding related issues. The Lactation Consultant will evaluate outcomes of newborns and verify growth parameters/development milestones while newborn is breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant will also provide follow‑up to breastfeeding patients during post‑hospital care with phone calls and outpatient consults. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferably 2 years clinical experience.
• BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with new mothers and newborns preferred.
• Preferred: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or required designation within two years of hire.
• Required: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS).
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light‑weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Patient Education (includes classes, inpatient, outpatient, and community)

• Assessing learning needs of patients.
• Planning and implementing the education process.
• Develop individualized teaching plan with patients.
• Complete one‑to‑one sessions with patients.
• Refer patients/families as indicated.
• Provide feedback to patients regarding progress.
• Document all data gathered, care given and interventions in EPIC.
• Evaluate patients/families progress frequently during the teaching process, obtaining feedback from patients/families regarding comprehension of materials.

Maintaining Professional Competency

• Record or certificate of attendance or CERPs to meet professional requirements must be maintained.

Clerical Duties

• Meets and greets patients.
• Telephone duties.
• Scheduling patient appointments.
• Letter and memo writing.

Other Program Responsibilities

• Identifies patient education needs through data collection and analysis.
• Orients new staff to patient education activities, roles and responsibilities.
• Maintains a clean, orderly environment.
• Assists visitors to the Breastfeeding Center with the fitting of maternity belts and bras, general questions and cash register functions.
• Inputs data specific for the Breastfeeding Center.
• Assists students in their learning experience.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

10

Cost Center

5103 Breastfeeding Support Services (BMH)

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