Lactation Consultant

4 weeks ago

Akron, Ohio, United States Cleveland Clinic Full time
Breastfeeding Support Specialist - Lactation Consultant

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a skilled Lactation Consultant to join our team. As a Breastfeeding Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing world-class care to our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby's dyad's lactation goals and issues.
  • Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother's and infant's feeding issues.
  • Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research, and community involvement.
  • Support community outreach, education programs, and activities.
  • Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

Requirements:

  • Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  • One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is an Equal Employment Employer:

Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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