Non-RN Lactation Consultant (Casual), West Penn Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Lactation Consultant to provide expert care and education in breastfeeding management. This role involves working autonomously with patients, offering guidance to nursing staff, and contributing to the operations of a retail lactation center. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of new mothers and their infants. If you are passionate about lactation support and looking to join a forward-thinking team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefit package

Free employee parking

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Lactation Consultant required.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert lactation care and clinical management for breastfeeding dyads.
• Educate patients and health care team members on breastfeeding management.

Skills

Lactation Management

Patient Education

Clinical Management

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Breastfeeding Equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

WEST PENN HOSPITAL:

West Penn Hospital has Magnet recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients, and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides expert care in lactation management according to the International Lactation Consultant Association and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Standards of Practice. Serves as an expert consultant to nursing staff, physicians and other health care workers in the management of complex breastfeeding for the mother/infant dyad. Educates expectant and new parents in various aspects of breastfeeding management.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practices autonomously to provide expert lactation care and clinical management for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding dyads. (40%)
• Provides education and consultation to patients and health care team members using evidence based practice standards. (20%)
• Assists with daily operations of the retail lactation center and monitors breastfeeding equipment within the hospital. (15%)
• Contributes to the achievement of divisional and organizational goals. (10%)
• May contribute to the development and presentation of lactation programs and policies based on facility requirements. (10%)
• Participates in marketing activities related to Lactation Services. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School / GED
• 1 year as a Lactation Consultant
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Preferred:

• None

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