Lactation Consultant (Evening, Onsite) – IBCLC Expert

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a specialized RN Lactation Consultant to enhance breastfeeding care in the inpatient setting, focusing on assessment, counseling, and family advocacy to improve outcomes.

You will orient staff, consult with an interdisciplinary team, provide telephone support to pregnant and lactating women, and help develop policies. Required credentials include RN license in PA and IBCLC certification within 180 days; AHA Basic Life Support.

Qualifikationen

• Specialized Diploma RN with lactation counseling experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions in care.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and education delivery.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Adhere to policies, standards and guidelines for lactation care.

Aufgaben

• Orient new nursing staff to breastfeeding policies and guidelines.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team on breastfeeding protocols.
• Provide telephone information, counseling, and follow-up for pregnant and lactating women.
• Offer breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling in routine and high-risk cases.
• Serve as a clinical expert and consultant for breastfeeding families.
• Develop policies and procedures related to breastfeeding.
• Plan, teach, and conduct in-service education for maternal/child health staff.
• Review current research and act as a resource to providers and families.

Kenntnisse

Lactation counseling

RN licensure

Communication skills

Adult learning

Ausbildung

RN license PA

IBCLC certification

Jobbeschreibung

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a specialized RN Lactation Consultant to enhance breastfeeding care in the inpatient setting, focusing on assessment, counseling, and family advocacy to improve outcomes.

You will orient staff, consult with an interdisciplinary team, provide telephone support to pregnant and lactating women, and help develop policies. Required credentials include RN license in PA and IBCLC certification within 180 days; AHA Basic Life Support.