Lactation Consultant
4 weeks ago
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.
SUMMARY
Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Lactation Consultant in our Lactation Services department. This casual position will work day shifts. The lactation consultant works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and facilitate favorable outcomes in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding. The lactation consultant focuses on health promotion and encourages self-care and parental decision making prenatally and postnatally. The lactation consultant functions as a clinical expert in the role of practitioner, consultant, and educator. The lactation consultant ensures that services comply with Hennepin County Medical Center's mission and vision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Provides direct 1:1 patient care at the bedside assisting mothers with infant & maternal positioning, deep latch, and establishment of adequate milk supply
- Provides consultation and instruction in basic and complex breastfeeding routines and techniques to new mothers, both inpatient and outpatient
- Provides support and problem-solving to patients experiencing feeding difficulty with infants
- Prepares equipment and educates patient and family in proper use and maintenance
- Documents patient/family education and progress of the mother and baby in accordance with hospital standards
- Provides breastfeeding assessment, support, and counseling through daily rounds, follow-up visits, physical breastfeeding assessments, and care plan development for breastfeeding families with particular attention will be made to those mothers with special needs babies (e.g. multiple births, Down's syndrome, Pierre-Robin Syndrome, cleft lip and /or palate, hyperbilirubinemia, prematurity, loss of baby.)
- Serves as a resource for the nursing staff, community, medical staff, and students
Other duties and responsibilities:
- Assesses clinical and educational needs of pregnant and lactating women
- Collaborates in the development of standards for nursing practice for the breastfeeding family and breastfeeding services
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for the breastfeeding family
- Assists in coordinating and developing prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education as well as education for health care professionals working with breastfeeding families
- Assists with development and implementation of the Lactation program with focus on the inpatient and outpatient services offered
- Collects and analyzes data related to breastfeeding rates. Assists in development of a plan utilizing quality improvement principles to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates
- Participates in research efforts for improvement of patient care and nursing practice
- Participates in organizational Breastfeeding Collaborative committee
- Assists in review obreastfeeding policies and procedures
- Incorporates evidence-based practice into Lactation program
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse
- One year experience work as an RN and IBCLC
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Department: Lactation ServicesPrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)Shift Detail: DayJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: NoUnion/Non Union: Non-Union Job Posting: Jun-10-2024EEO/Disability/Veteran employer.
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