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Penn Medicine is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. As a leading academic medical center, we collaborate with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.
Job Summary:The International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) plays a vital role in enhancing the normal process of lactation and preventing, assessing, and managing lactation problems in the in- and out-patient setting. This healthcare provider is qualified to provide education and consultation for routine and special circumstances related to breastfeeding.
Responsibilities:- Conduct initial assessments using principles of interviewing, observation, and physical assessment, and utilize breast pumps and other breastfeeding accessories in accordance with current evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop plans of care for breastfeeding families, perform consultations at appropriate intervals, and anticipate patient discharge, establishing an appropriate plan of care.
- Provide assistance via a telephone warmline to pregnant and lactating women requiring information, counseling, follow-up, and refer them to appropriate programs. The IBCLC serves as a breastfeeding advocate, encouraging informed decision-making.
- Responsible for providing lactation education, orienting new nursing staff to the infant feeding policy and practice guidelines when in-patient, and serving as a mentor for Lactation students.
- Demonstrate safe practice within the UPHS professional practice model and demonstrate UPHS core values, which reflect its mission. The IBCLC provides direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to middle adulthood and demonstrates competency within the domains of clinical judgment and decision-making, nurse-patient/family relationship, clinical leadership, and clinical scholarship.
- Maintain a competent level of knowledge and skill in providing direct care, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients. Also, comply with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Support the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative by promoting the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and adhering to the international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes.
- The Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making skills of the IBCLC are characterized by competent clinical judgment in the delivery of patient care, demonstrated by consistent organization and prioritization of workload, confident management of emergency situations, and effective communication and documentation.
- Safely use common equipment in the practice setting and consult professional resources and clinical colleagues when unfamiliar situations occur.
- Develop appropriate patient/family relationships, integrating patient/family concerns, beliefs, and values into the plan of care.
- The IBCLC demonstrates Clinical Scholarship by participating in quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence-based changes into practice, identifying personal learning needs, establishing, and following through on professional goals that support unit, entity, and UPHS goals.
- Baccalaureate degree required.
- Must be International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with two years of inpatient experience or equivalent preferred.
- Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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