Part-Time Lactation Consultant — Inpatient & Outpatient

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Beacon Health System is looking for a part-time Lactation Consultant for their Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. This role requires providing lactation management services to both inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding mothers, along with conducting trainings and consultations.

A Bachelor's degree and IBCLC certification are mandatory, with focus on teamwork and communication. Benefits include health insurance, retirement fund matching, and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of lactation principles and ability to teach breastfeeding skills.
• Experience collaborating with multiple patient care units.
• Strong independent practice skills as an outpatient educator.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation management services to mothers in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct daily bedside lactation rounds and consultations.
• Support mothers with breastfeeding issues, including follow-ups.

Skills

Lactation management services

Teaching breastfeeding skills

Communication with medical staff

Documenting and reporting

Planning and organizing outpatient services

Education

Bachelor's degree

IBCLC certification

BCLS/CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Health System is looking for a part-time Lactation Consultant for their Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. This role requires providing lactation management services to both inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding mothers, along with conducting trainings and consultations.

A Bachelor's degree and IBCLC certification are mandatory, with focus on teamwork and communication. Benefits include health insurance, retirement fund matching, and competitive PTO.