Lactation Consultant

Pay Range $33.05 - $49.60 Education / Experience Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree in Administration, Nutrition, or Nursing. Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric unit as an IBCLC preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration Current IBCLC certification or eligibility to sit for the exam. If not currently certified, must apply to sit for the exam at the next scheduled application date. CPR certification required. Essential Functions Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes. Educates staff and complex breastfeeding management. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care to promote optimal outcomes. Maintains breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Children's Hospital. Develops policies and procedures as needed for Lactation Consultant services, breastfeeding equipment and resources and participates in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects. Skills / Qualifications Demonstrates ability to successfully counsel and assist mothers with breastfeeding skills. Ability to develop educational programs for families and staff. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to maintain effective relationships with medical and nursing staff, employees and the public. Work Environment Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to many interruptions and stressful conditions. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Moderate noise environment. Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits and More Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. Job Summary Serves as an expert in the management of complex lactation issues. Responsible for educating and assisting mothers of Brenner infants in breastfeeding basics and helps resolve problems for breastfeeding mothers who experience difficulties. Educates staff to assist with breastfeeding consultations and maintains breastfeeding resources. Maintains breastfeeding statistics and participates in related outcomes research. Also collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the nutritional care and prevention of complications for pediatric patients related to breastfeeding. #J-18808-Ljbffr