Lactation Consultant Certified (eligible)
Category(s): Education, Patient Education
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC) is looking for a Lactation Consultant!
The Lactation Consultant (Certified or Certification eligible) is an engaged employee who is responsible for providing care specific to lactating/breastfeeding patients and acts in cooperation with the Nurse Lactation Consultant as a resource to the multidisciplinary team (CLC's, nurses, physicians, social workers, educators, etc) The consultant performs assessments on inpatients who are referred for individual breastfeeding consultations and/or teaching on the labor, postpartum, pediatric or neonatal units. The consultant provides outpatient care with oversight/collaboration with the Nurse Lactation Consultant. The consultant is responsible for promoting breastfeeding and is knowledgeable about the breastfeeding mother/baby dyad, anatomy and physiology, and clinical breastfeeding issues. Candidate must have strong assessment skills and be able to plan, implement and evaluate a feeding plan that supports the mother's goals. The Lactation Consultant (non-nursing) provides ongoing support to our community of new families beyond the birth of the baby.
The Lactation Consultant has ILBCLC Certification or will obtain it within 12 months of hire/transfer/promotion.
Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
1) Performs assessments on inpatients who are referred for individual breastfeeding consultations and/or teaching plans, implements and evaluates individual breastfeeding education based on patient assessment and plan of care. Teaches patient and significant others about breastfeeding self- management. Documents all aspects of breastfeeding education. Assesses outpatients with oversight/collaboration with Nurse Lactation Consultants.
2) Develops and maintains good human relation skills, which are consistent with the principles of the hospital, with patients and their significant others, medical staff, and other employees
3) Employee participates in self development and educational activities. Maintains skills and is aware of current information through journals and conferences, as evidenced through attendance records.
4) Provides education to multidisciplinary team and breastfeeding support to employees as requested and/or needed.
5) Provides ongoing support and education to new families beyond the birth of the baby, via phone support, breastfeeding support group, and community events
6) Consultant collaborates with the Nurse Lactation Consultant and Nursing Management in all aspects of the Lactation Consultant Program.
Schedule:
Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA
Dept: NICU and Continuing Care Nursery
Hours: Full Time 40 hours, Day Shift
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience:
One or more years as a Lactation Consultant
Three or more years working with mothers and infants
CPR (Required)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certification or must be obtained within 12 months from the date of hire/transfer/promotion and maintained thereafter. (Required)
All correspondence can be directed to:
Jessica Morse, Healthcare Recruiter
Jessica.Morse@baystatehealth.org
