Lactation Consultant
Lactation Consultant
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Job Description
Embark on a rewarding journey as a Lactation Consultant(full timein our Birth Center at Brenner Childrens Hospital part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join our compassionate team and make a lasting impact byproviding specialized care to our tiniest patients and their families.
Position Highlights:
- Shift Schedule: Full timeVariable shift (four 10hr shifts) plus weekendrotation
- Department:The Birth Center
- Location: Brenner Childrens Hospital
What We Offer:
- Generous PTO:Accrue up to 25 days/year to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.
- Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth offering up to $2500 per year towards a bachelors degree and up to $5000 per year towards a graduate degree.
- Wellness Incentives:Take advantage of up to $1350 per year in wellness incentives through ourLiveWELL program prioritizing your wellbeing.
- Parental Benefits:We understand the importance of familyproviding six weeks of paid birthingmother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
- Retirement:Secure your financial future with up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions.
WhatYoull Need:
- Graduation from an accredited college/university with bachelors degree in administration Nutrition or Nursing.
- Current IBCLC certification or eligible to sit for exam. If not currently certified must apply to sit for the exam at the next scheduled application date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)required.
- Prior experience in a neonatal intensive care or pediatric unit as an IBCLC preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.
HowYoullImpact Patient Care:
Exemplifies expertise in addressing complex lactation challenges. Assumes responsibility for enlightening and supporting mothers of Brenner infants in fundamental breastfeeding techniques and offers guidance in resolving issues faced by mothers encountering breastfeeding difficulties. Additionally conducts staff training in providing breastfeeding consultations and diligently curates breastfeeding resources. Furthermore oversees the collection and analysis of breastfeeding statistics and actively contributes to research aimed at enhancing related outcomes. Collaborates seamlessly with the interdisciplinary team in optimizing nutritional care and proactively preventing complications for pediatric patients related to breastfeeding.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes.
2. Educates staff and complex breastfeeding management.
3. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care to promote optimal outcomes.
4. Maintains breastfeeding statistics for Brenner Childrens Hospital and Birth Center.
5. Develops policies and procedures as needed for Lactation Consultant services breastfeeding equipment and resources and participates in performance and quality improvement activities and outcomes projects.
WhereYoull Work:
Discover an enriching nursing career at Brenner Childrens Hospital nestled in WinstonSalem North Carolina. As part of the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center familyyoull collaborate with over 150 fulltime pediatric experts across 30 subspecialties along with dedicated pediatric surgical specialists. With over 4500 annual admissions and 21000 subspecialty visits your role as a Lactation Consultant will be pivotal inproviding exceptional care and making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our vibrant community.
If you are a dedicated lactation consultant looking to make a difference in patient care we welcome you to be a part of our teamin the Birth Center at Brenner Childrens Hospital. Join us and experience the fulfillment ofproviding exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment. Apply today
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
