Lactation Consultant (Mother/Baby)

Quick Facts

Full-time nights lactation consultant role serving mother/baby patients.

Description

Provides direct and/or indirect care for a case load of lactation patients, including referral assessment and development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for patients and families. Teaches patients and families based on their unique learning needs, and initiates area-specific teaching guidelines. Documents care in medical records and maintains responsibility for continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect patient care to an assigned case load.
• Receive and assess referrals from hospital units.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to develop and evaluate care plans for patients and families.
• Teach patients and/or families to promote optimal wellness.
• Initiate and develop teaching guidelines for lactation expertise areas.
• Develop and conduct formal internal and external educational programs.
• Teach staff formally and informally at the unit level.
• Document activities in patients’ medical records.
• Maintain and complete continuing education.
• Apply theoretical concepts to implement practice changes in the institution.
• Participate in nursing committees, institutional activities, and specialty organizations.
• Participate in research activities.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the healthcare team to provide patient care.

Requirements

• Current Illinois RN license (Professional Nurse).
• BSN degree.
• IBCLC certification.
• Two years of lactation consultant experience.

Benefits

Benefits are designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, and provide protection for unexpected life events. Eligibility varies by employment classification; refer to the employer benefits page for details. A sign-on bonus may be included for eligible applicants, with specific restrictions for internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year.