Lactation Consultant, In-House Registry, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Lactation Consultant (Registry) to join the Labor and Delivery team on a 0.30 FTE, day shift schedule, onsite at our hospital.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support breastfeeding moms and babies, consult with physicians and nurses, and help establish care plans for lactation. The role emphasizes policy development, quality improvement, and collaboration with OB/Ped leadership.

Formación

• Active RN licensure in Illinois.
• BSN is required; MSN is preferred.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in pediatric or obstetrics in a tertiary or large center.
• One or more years of Lactation Consultant experience.
• IBCLC certification or eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Consult with physicians, pharmacists, and the care team to support breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Act as Lactation Consultant in your areas of expertise with the mother, primary nurse, and physician.
• Assist the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishing lactation.
• Collaborate with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation issues and treatments.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise policies related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitor hospital practices that affect lactation and breastfeeding.
• Respond to lactation information requests from outside the medical center when possible.
• Participate in evaluation and management of products related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborate with OB/Ped leadership in program development.

Conocimientos

Nursing clinical experience

Lactation consultant experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

IBCLC Certification/Eligibility

Educación

BSN required

MSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital. The Lactation Consultant, Registry is a member of the nursing staff who influences quality patient care in the area of lactation and breastfeeding through an integral role as clinician, educator and consultant.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and will consult with physicians, pharmacists, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area(s) of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse and physician in the management of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and to suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitors and evaluates hospital practices which promote or impede lactation and breastfeeding.
• Responds to requests for information concerning lactation and breastfeeding from outside the medical center when time allows.
• Participates in evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, repair, rental, sale, and instruction in the use of all products related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Generates Quality Improvement statements and evaluates achievement of goals in the area of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with OB/Ped Leadership in the development of programs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree (MSN) preferred
• Three years of clinical nursing experience in either Pediatric or Obstetrics in a tertiary center or large community center
• One or more years of Lactation Consultant experience
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification or Certification Eligibility

Position Details

• Registry, 0.30 FTE
• Shift: Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm, every other weekend required
• Work Location: Onsite
• Unit/Department: Labor and Delivery
• CBA Code: NNU

About Us

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Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.