Birth Center Rn - Lactation Consultant

• Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!** **Job Title:** Birth Center RN - Lactation Consultant **Cost Center:** 301191326 ECHos-Womens Health **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 30 **Employee Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Variable (United States of America) **:** **JOB SUMMARY** The Lactation Consultant works to provide care to breastfeeding mothers, babies and families while inpatient at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) with a primary focus on the Birth Center and NICU (where applicable). This may also include other inpatient units at MCHS and patients receiving care at the Marshfield Clinic.

This individual collaborates with the primary care physician to provide coordination of the patient plan of care in relation to breastfeeding and breastfeeding support. The Lactation Consultant works with the patient, family, significant other(s) and interdisciplinary team members to develop an individualized plan of care to include educational and discharge planning interventions. Together with interdisciplinary team members, the Lactation Consultant utilizes the nursing process to deliver care for specified patients. **WORK SHIFT** 30 hours a week, variable shifts. There is a 12 hour staffing requirement per pay period on the unit. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** _For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._ **Minimum Required:**
Diploma or associate's degree in nursing. **Preferred/Optional:**
Bachelor's degree. **EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Required:**
Two years clinical experience in hospital setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. **Preferred/Optional:**
Experience in pediatrics/neonatal or obstetrics. **CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES** _The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.
Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._ **Minimum Required:**
Current unrestricted State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) within one year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. **Preferred/Optional:**
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant certification awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) at time of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. **Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.
Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.** **At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000\_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .** **Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.
This is a condition of employment.
Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program**
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**Opportunity/Affirmative**
**Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.** **We're hiring!**
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• Marshfield Clinic Health System** . Where career meets community. Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package. Positions listed as 20 - 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package. Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited. Benefits for temporary positions vary.

Details will be discussed in the interview process. **At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve.** **We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued.**
**View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000\_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf)**