PRN Lactation Consultant Educator (Non RN)

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate professional to deliver essential breast-feeding education and support to new parents. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the comfort and well-being of lactating mothers and their families. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of families in the community.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Two years of lactation education required with specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide breast-feeding education and counseling to new parents.
• Work with healthcare team to support lactating mothers and families.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Independence

Compassion and Sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HIPAA Knowledge

Lactation Education

Specialty Certifications (NRP, BCLS, IBCLC)

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at baptistfirst.org.

Responsible for the provision of breast-feeding education, counseling and care, telephone and outpatient consultation. To support the mother who provides breast-feeding as infant nutritional support. Works closely with the health care team to provide multi-disciplinary services to lactating mothers and their families. Provides education toward planning, implementing and evaluating lactation needs of new parents and their families. This is a non-RN position.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Two years of current lactation education required.
• Specialty certification for assigned unit (NRP, BCLS and IBCLC) required.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record work, safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.