Lactation Consultant & Telehealth Care Leader

Aurora Health Care; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin seeks a qualified Lactation Consultant to assess patient needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in hospital and outpatient settings.

The role provides lactation support to breastfeeding families, conducts prenatal classes, collaborates with physicians, and maintains documentation while using current research to guide care. Requires RN license and IBCLC within 1 year, with 2 years in labor and delivery preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where practice occurs.
• Lactation Consultant, International Board (IBCLC) certification to be obtained within 1 year.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in professional nursing in a labor and delivery setting.
• Proficient computer skills and EMR experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans and implements intervention, and evaluates outcomes.
• Visits breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or telephones post-discharge to assess learning needs and provide lactation support.
• Provides outpatient care and consultation for families with breastfeeding difficulties and outpatient newborn follow-up visits.
• Develops, implements and manages outpatient services and/or phone support for lactation, including breast pump rental or retail store aspects.
• Assists staff development and provides in-services related to breastfeeding.
• Provides leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff and community using current research.
• Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes; participates in teaching classes or support groups.
• Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers on lactation-related health issues.
• Maintains statistics and documentation on all breastfeeding clients and provides reports as necessary.
• Performs patient positioning and lifting tasks with proper technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care; understands growth and development across the lifespan and interprets data to meet patient needs as per department standards.

Skills

Lactation consulting

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision-making

Organization

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin seeks a qualified Lactation Consultant to assess patient needs, diagnose lactation problems, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in hospital and outpatient settings.

The role provides lactation support to breastfeeding families, conducts prenatal classes, collaborates with physicians, and maintains documentation while using current research to guide care. Requires RN license and IBCLC within 1 year, with 2 years in labor and delivery preferred.