Lactation Consultant Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Responsibility

Assesses patient's needs, diagnoses lactation problems, plans and implements intervention, and evaluates outcomes
Visits breastfeeding mothers while hospitalized and/or telephones post-discharge to assess additional learning needs and provide lactation support on an individual basis
Provides outpatient care and consultation for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and/or in providing outpatient newborn follow-up visits
Develops, implements and manages outpatient services and/or phone support line to provide lactation support on an individual basis. This may include a breast pump rental and/or retail store
Assists with the development of, and supports the staff that, facilitate patient breastfeeding. Identifies staff learning needs and provides in-services related to breastfeeding
Provides overall leadership and direction of breastfeeding to hospital staff, health care professionals and the community utilizing current research
Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes. Participates in the teaching of breastfeeding classes and/or support groups. Reviews current breastfeeding education materials and updates annually
Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation as it relates to patient's health problems
Maintains proper statistics and/or documentation on all breastfeeding clients. Provides reports as necessary
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Lactation Consultant, International Board (IBCLC) certification issued by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) needs to be obtained within 1 year
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Typically requires 2 years of experience in professional nursing in a labor and delivery setting
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires use of foot pedals on cards or machines
Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids, therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer

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

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