Lactation Consultant: Patient Care & Education Leader
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Job summary
Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide direct and indirect lactation care. The role collaborates with nursing staff to develop and evaluate care plans, while educating patients and families to promote breastfeeding success.
You will document activities and participate in ongoing professional development. Qualifications include an Illinois RN license, a BSN, and an IBCLC certification with two years of lactation experience.
Qualifications
- Current Illinois RN license (Professional Nurse) required.
- BSN degree required.
- IBCLC certification and two years lactation consultant experience required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct and/or indirect lactation care to a caseload.
- Collaborates with Nursing Staff to develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Educates patients and families to promote breastfeeding success.
- Documents lactation activities in patients' medical records.
- Maintains ongoing professional development and participates in committees.
Education
Job description
Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide direct and indirect lactation care. The role collaborates with nursing staff to develop and evaluate care plans, while educating patients and families to promote breastfeeding success.
You will document activities and participate in ongoing professional development. Qualifications include an Illinois RN license, a BSN, and an IBCLC certification with two years of lactation experience.
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