Lactation Consultant

About the Unit Nursing on the 32-bed couplet care Mother-Baby Unit at Beaumont, Dearborn will offer you a fast-paced, challenging career. With an average of 4300 deliveries a year, our unit provides compassionate, patient family centered care to our families. You will enjoy working with our professional, multidisciplinary staff consisting of nurses, lactation consultants, educators, social worker and other dedicated personnel. About Dearborn Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Top 10 Hospitals" in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women's health, heart & vascular, and cancer care. Scope of work The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the health care team by providing patient and family education, acting as a consultant and resource for the medical and nursing staff, and by serving as a community resource for breast feeding related care throughout the organization, not just in Maternal Child Health. The Lactation Consultant uses specific age and culture-related physical, intellectual, psychosocial, and developmental attributes in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for breast feeding patients. Qualifications Required Associate's Degree in nursing Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2 years of relevant experience. 2 years of recent maternal child experience required Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required CRT-Board Cert Lactation Consultant (BC-IBCLC) - IBCLCE International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required within 2 years This position Prefers IBCLC upon hire with previous Lactation Consultant experience AHA, ARC, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn Department Name Women Infant Svcs Unit OB Postpartum Nursery 4th Fl - Dearborn Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Evening (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 20 Hours of Work 1:30p.m. to 12a.m. Days Worked variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend Corewell Health Equitable Employment Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr