Lactation Specialist

Job Description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Functions as a member of the practice clinical care delivery team to provide selected clinical care to patients in the direction of an LPN, RN, or provider. Focuses on the needs and concerns of the breastfeeding mother and infant(s). Advocates for the breastfeeding family in preventing, recognizing, and resolving breastfeeding difficulties while promoting improved breastfeeding outcomes. Participates in the coordination of lactation follow-up office visits and education.

Job Duties

• Functions as a member of the care delivery team to assist the provider and nurse as needed and directed.
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• Acts as a resource to clinical staff for breastfeeding issues. Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates those risks to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
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• Completes vital signs on patients after completing the vital sign competency assessment.
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• Gives phone advice and administers selected medications to patients after completion of required education and mentoring.
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• Plans, implements, evaluates, and educates all levels of office personnel within pediatric specialty on lactation updates.
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• Provides direct and indirect care for designated patients as appropriate and as assigned.
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• Serves as a clinical expert and consultant in the care of the breastfeeding family.
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• Records information in the patient's medical record, billing and other systems in a timely manner using approved formats.
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• Communicates and documents consultations.
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• Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic test(s), as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Work in an office based medical practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to care for patients utilizing a developmental perspective.
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• Demonstrates respect for the right of patients and their families.
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• Demonstrates via role modeling and consultation, advanced knowledge in the care and education of the breastfeeding family.
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• Listens effectively, recognizes, accepts constructive criticism, and is open to opposing points of view.
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• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to initiate, accept, and adapt to changing priorities.
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• Demonstrates knowledge of breastfeeding learning principles.
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• Competency in managed care process and understanding of referrals, prior authorizations, and insurer requirements.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
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• IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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