Lactation Specialist & Breastfeeding Support Expert

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for all staff

100% paid ASN to BSN program

Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, PTO

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous PTO and 7 holidays

Well-being resources

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive

State of the art equipment and CEUs

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, Indiana, is seeking a part-time lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support services to patients and staff, including counseling, classes, and support groups. You will work with in-patients, out-patients, and NICU teams to promote successful breastfeeding.

Role requires IBCLC certification or progress toward certification, HS diploma with related education, and strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification current or in progress.
• Experience in breastfeeding counseling preferred.
• Education includes HS diploma; college credits toward an Associate degree or LPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding support services including counseling, classes and support groups for patients, physicians and nursing staff.
• Serve both in-patients and out-patients with breastfeeding care.
• Demonstrate mission and core values in all interactions and maintain compliance with health regulations.
• Assist with breastfeeding initiation, progress documentation and discharge planning with RN/physician.
• Collaborate on plans of care, discharge instructions and referrals post-discharge.
• Develop patient teaching standards for nursing staff on breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.
• Coordinate outpatient classes, support groups and referrals; support NICU breastfeeding with staff.
• Be a resource to patients, staff, and physicians; network with community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide a safe environment; manage rental of breast pumps and sale of supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Understanding human behavior

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree credits or LPN preferred

Job description

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, Indiana, is seeking a part-time lactation consultant to provide breastfeeding support services to patients and staff, including counseling, classes, and support groups. You will work with in-patients, out-patients, and NICU teams to promote successful breastfeeding.

Role requires IBCLC certification or progress toward certification, HS diploma with related education, and strong communication and customer service skills.