lactation consultant- casual

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant in Kenosha for a casual, part-time position. The role requires RN licensure in the state and IBCLC certification within 1 year, with typically 2 years of labor and delivery nursing experience.

The incumbent will lead lactation services, provide in-hospital and post-discharge support, and participate in education for families. The position involves outpatient care, staff training, and data reporting while promoting evidence-based lactation

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where practice occurs.
• IBCLC certification must be obtained within 1 year.
• Typically requires 2 years of professional nursing in labor and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Visits breastfeeding mothers during hospitalization and by phone post-discharge to provide lactation support.
• Provides outpatient care and consultation for families with breastfeeding difficulties.
• Develops and manages outpatient lactation services and/or phone support (breast pump rental/retail).
• Supports staff development and in-services related to breastfeeding.
• Provides leadership for breastfeeding across hospital staff and community.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates outcomes.
• Serves as consultant to physicians on lactation matters.
• Maintains breastfeeding client statistics and reports as needed.
• Performs patient positioning and lifting with proper safety techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical decision making

Organization & problem solving

Multi-tasking

Proficient computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Department:

37904 AMC Kenosha - Lactation Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Lactation Consultant

Casual position requires 36 hours of availability per 6-week schedule.

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, andShort- 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.