Lactation Consultant - ProHealth Care- .8 FTE- Days

Lactation Consultant - ProHealth Care-.8 FTE- Days

Location: 725 American Ave, Waukesha WI 53188, United States Job Type: Days - 1st Shift

We Are Hiring: Lactation Consultant - ProHealth Care-.8 FTE- Days

Schedule Details: This.8 FTE commits to 32 hours per week Every third weekend shifts required with holiday's off. Will see patients at both Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital in Labor & Delivery and NICU.

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 22-bed facility providing specialized care for critically ill and premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation. The NICU recently unveiled a comprehensive renovation emphasizing family-centered care, featuring fully equipped private rooms designed to accommodate families, including those with twins and triplets. The unit is staffed 24/7 by a dedicated team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and support staff, offering services such as transport, lactation consultation, and post-discharge follow-up clinics.

What You Will Do:

Provides support to the mother in breastfeeding their infant. Provision of in and out patient breastfeeding education, support and care. Management of telephone triage of breastfeeding phone calls, breast pump rental/sales and nursing bra fitting/sales as well as presentation of prenatal breastfeeding classes.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) with plan to take IBCLC exam
• Basic Life support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.