LACTATION CONSULTANT

1 month ago


Portland ME USA, United States Maine Health Full time
Part Time

22 Bramhall St.

Nursing

Day Shift

Maine Medical Center is seeking an IBCLC to join our team. In this role you may cover core Lactation areas with specialization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Continuing Care Nursery Lactation coverage.

Position Summary

* Provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service Acts as a professional consultant by collaborating with other healthcare providers to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as an expert resource within and outside of Maine Medical Center. Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Education: Minimum Baccalaureate degree or registered nurse.
* License/Certification: Current certification as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and continuing education necessary to maintain certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
* Experience: Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred.
* Demonstrated competency in applying evidence based knowledge, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional lactation consultation.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
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