Lactation Consultant - PRN - As Needed

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a part-time lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support to in-patients and out-patients. Responsibilities include counseling, classes, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to support patient care.

Requires High School diploma and IBCLC certification or progress toward certification; one year of counseling experience is preferred. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and no mandatory overtime, serving the Mishawaka area.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college credits toward an Associate degree or LPN preferred.
• Licensure: Current IBCLC Certification or working toward certification.
• Experience: One year direct counseling experience with breastfeeding families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct breastfeeding support to lactating women post-delivery.
• Offer counseling, classes and support groups for patients and families.
• Observe and assist mom and baby during breastfeeding and document progress.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians on plan of care and discharge instructions.
• Develop standards for patient teaching related to breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.
• Coordinate outpatient classes, breastfeeding groups, and referrals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to understand human behavior

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or LPN preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift

Description: Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities include the provision of breast-feeding support services that address the needs of patients, physicians and nursing staff. Provides services to both in-patients and out-patients, including counseling, classes and support groups.

JOB DUTIES

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Provides direct breastfeeding support to all lactating women post-delivery including verbal and written instructions on the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
• Observes and assists mom and baby during breastfeeding process, communicating progress to the responsible RN and /or physician and completes required documentation.
• Collaborates with RN and physician on plan of care, discharge instructions and referrals post-discharge.
• Develops and implements standards of patient teaching for nursing staff with regards to the initiation, maintenance and discharge of the breastfeeding mom and baby.
• Responsible for organized outpatient classes, breastfeeding support group and outpatient referrals as assigned.
• Responsible for counseling and supporting of breastfeeding moms and babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit in collaboration with the NICU staff and physicians.
• Serves as a resource to patients, staff and physicians.
• Networks with community agencies/resources.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and contributes to the provision of a safe, clean, quiet environment.
• Responsible for rental of breast pumps and sale of supplies, including appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College credits toward Associate

Degree (in any field) or LPN preferred.

Licensure: Current IBCLC Certification or working toward certification.

Experience: One (1) year direct counseling experience with breastfeeding families preferred.

Other Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to understand human behavior.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.