Lactation Consultant Educator (Non-RN)

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lactation Consultant Educator (Non-RN) to join our team in Montgomery, AL. Responsibilities include providing breastfeeding education, counseling and care, and offering telephone and outpatient consultations to support new mothers and families.

This is a part-time, second-shift position that collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to plan and evaluate lactation needs. Requirements include IBCLC certification, BLS and NRP, with a high school diploma;

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification required
• Two years lactation education required
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Provide breast-feeding education, counseling and care.
• Support mothers who breast-feed as infant nutrition.
• Provide telephone and outpatient lactation consultation.
• Collaborate with the health care team to offer multi-disciplinary lactation services.
• Educate families on planning, implementing and evaluating lactation needs.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years lactation education

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary:

Responsible for the provision of breast-feeding education, counseling and care, telephone and outpatient consultation. To support the mother who provides breast-feeding as infant nutritional support. Works closely with the health care team to provide multi-disciplinary services to lactating mothers and their families. Provides education toward planning, implementing and evaluating lactation needs of new parents and their families.

Education / Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college preferred. Two years of current lactation education required

License / Certification:

IBCLC certification required, BLS required, NRP required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South Job: Lactation Consultant Educator (Non-RN) Lactation Consultant Educator non RN Job Type: Regular-Part time Shift: Second Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.