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Lactation Consultant Jobs

Company

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Address , Allentown, 18103
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-09-16
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Job Summary:
Functions to enhance the normal process of lactation and prevents, assesses, and manages lactation problems in the in-patient setting. Focuses on the needs and concerns of the breastfeeding mother and infant(s) and advocates for the breastfeeding family in preventing, recognizing, and resolving breastfeeding difficulties while promoting improved breastfeeding outcomes. Functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and follows Standards of Practice as defined by their professional association, International Lactation Consultant Association; adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.

Education - Required:
  • Specialized Diploma RN



Education - Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing



Experience - Required:
  • 3 years of experience in lactation counseling.



Experience - Preferred:
  • 2 years of experience working in a Maternal Child Health Nursing Setting.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:
  • Plans, teaches, and conducts education for healthcare providers.
  • Knowledge of consulting methods, tools, and techniques.
  • Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation management services to breastfeeding families.
  • Participates appropriately in communication and decision making activities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers being an advocate for the families.
  • Creates an environment that promotes learning for staff and families.
  • Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
  • Ability to evaluate families response to care and initiate independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles.



Licensure - Required:
  • Registered Nurse Upon Hire



Certifications - Required:
  • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant For internal candidates, must obtain within specified time. within 180 Days
  • Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire and



Licensure - Preferred:
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 1 Year

Location: Lehigh Valley Health Network · Child Life Department
Schedule: Part Time 20 hours, Multiple Shifts, Varying Shifts, 8-12 hour shifts