Consultant IBCLC PD

Compensation

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Status: Per Diem

Shift: VARIED SHIFT

Department: Lactation Resource Center

Position Summary

Summary:
The lactation consultant assumes responsibility for the nursing care provided to breastfeeding patients and their families. The role of lactation consultant includes: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care in a variety of situations anticipatory guidance and prevention of problems, complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care communication and collaboration with other health care professionals

Qualifications

Responsibilities:
Education Required
• Must complete in-house orientation program
• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience And Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Speaks, reads and writes English
• Clinical experience and/or skills relevant to the assigned area of practice.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency.

License/Certifications
• Certifications for assigned area of practice.
• IBCLC strongly preferred. In leu of IBCLC, a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) or a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification is required. IBCLC must be obtained within one year.

Working Conditions

Other information:
Working Conditions
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn
• Frequent, prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts positions and/or transfers patients/equipment.

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