Lactation Consultant (Mother-Baby)

Quick Facts

Part-time nights Lactation Consultant (Mother/Baby) supporting a dedicated case load.

Description

Provide direct and/or indirect care to mother-baby patients, regardless of geographic location. Assess referrals, partner with nursing to develop and evaluate care plans, and educate patients and families based on their unique learning needs. Document care in the medical record and support continuing education and internal education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess referrals from all hospital units
• Consult with Nursing Staff to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans
• Teach patients and/or families to promote optimal wellness
• Initiate and develop teaching guidelines specific to lactation expertise
• Develop and conduct internal and external formal educational programs
• Teach staff on a formal and informal basis at the individual unit level
• Document activities in patients’ medical records
• Maintain responsibility for continuing education
• Apply current theoretical concepts to implement changes in nursing practice
• Participate in research activities
• Work with staff nurses, physicians, and the healthcare team to provide patient care

Requirements

• Current Illinois License as a Professional Nurse
• BSN
• IBCLC
• Two years of lactation consultant experience

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Protection for unexpected life events
• Sign-on bonus eligibility may apply depending on job posting classification (with stated restrictions for internal employees/rehires)