Lactation Consultant (Non RN) - Conroe WIC

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Lactation Consultant to work independently under the direction of the WIC Director. The consultant will provide breastfeeding support for mothers and infants in the WIC program, including assessment, planning, and education.

Qualified candidates must have IBCLC certification and a minimum of three years of clinical experience. The role involves documentation of assessments and conducting trainings for staff, promoting effective breastfeeding practices.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Three years of clinical experience required.
• Knowledgeable in the physiology and management of breastfeeding.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates breastfeeding support for mothers and infants.
• Promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in achieving their goals.
• Documents assessments and provides educational materials.

Skills

Breastfeeding support

Assessment skills

Education development

Education

Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Three (3) years clinical experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance

Job Summary

Works independently under the direction of the WIC Director for the WIC program. The lactation consultant is responsible for providing support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad in the WIC program. The tasks include assessment, planning, interventions and evaluation of lactation support and education for participants in the postpartum period. The lactation consultant will participate in the periodic training of WIC staff and WIC breastfeeding peer counselors as required by the State WIC Agency.

Job Duties

• Facilitates breastfeeding support for the mother-infant breastfeeding dyad.
• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.
• Adjusts teaching to meet participant needs including language and literacy level.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of participant and family education.
• Documents lactation assessment in accordance with practice standards in the electronic medical record or other required documentation.
• Understand and utilizes equipment related to breastfeeding.
• Participates in the evaluation of new products and equipment, as necessary.
• Conduct breastfeeding trainings for WIC staff.
• Participates in quality improvement to benefit the improvement of clinical interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding.
• Assesses patient and family emotional, cognitive, social, and motivational status relative to learning and determines their educational needs and priorities.
• Adjusts teaching plans to meet participant needs.
• Develops or obtains educational materials to facilitate participant understanding of content.
• Maintains professional growth to maintain high-quality support and education in an out-patient setting.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.