Lactation Consultant, Main Campus

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Overview:

0.8FTE 32 hours per week

Job Description Summary:

Assesses educates and supports individuals with lactation concerns or difficulties.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Assesses the breast/chestfeeding needs of parents and infants.
Develops and implements individualized care plans for parents and infants.
Provides education and counseling to parents and families on breast/chestfeeding techniques and infant nutrition.
Evaluates and monitors the progress of parents and infants in meeting their breast/chestfeeding goals.
Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for parents and infants.
Maintains accurate and complete records of all lactation consultations and interventions.

Education Requirement:

BSN or Associates Degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire required.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse required.

Certifications:

Certification in Lactation Management by International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant (ANLC) or equivalent required.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal leadership and teaching abilities.

Experience:

Two years of clinical experience in relevant field preferred.
Two years of mother-infant dyad experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Color vision Depth perception Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Standing

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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Overview:0.8FTE 32 hours per weekJob Description Summary:Assesses educates and supports individuals with lactation concerns or difficulties.Job Description:Essential Functions:Assesses the breast/chestfeeding needs of parents and infants.Develops and implements individualized care plans for parents ...