RN Lactation Consultant (Casual), West Penn Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated lactation consultant to provide expert care in lactation management. This role involves educating expectant and new parents, consulting with healthcare professionals, and managing breastfeeding dyads in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for supporting families through their breastfeeding journey and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of lactation programs and policies. Join a team that values evidence-based practices and is committed to achieving organizational goals through collaborative efforts. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal and infant health, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PA RN licensure and International Board Certification as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• Experience in clinical obstetrics preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lactation Management

Patient Education

Clinical Management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Breastfeeding Equipment

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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%)
• Participates in marketing activities related to Lactation Services. (5%)
• 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%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• PA RN licensure
• International Board Certification as Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred:

• BA/BS Degree
• 3 years experience in clinical obstetrics and/or birthing center
• Previous experience as an IBCLC

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