Lactation Consultant (PRN, days)
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Job Location:
Olathe, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe family-centered care by assessing planning implementing and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding dyad as well as for the pumping parent and is fully collaborative with the patient patients family significant others and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation. The Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and adheres to policies procedures and guidelines of care.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Serves as a clinical resource to all units within the hospital on issues related to lactation.
- Collaborates with staff on developing resolutions to any inpatient breastfeeding problems.
- Develops and provides breastfeeding information education and support to patients.
- Participates in staff orientation education and clinical development; and participate in educational opportunities for staff regarding breastfeeding.
- Assists with teaching prenatal classes participate in inpatient and outpatient teaching programs and provide telephone support to women who call with questions regarding breastfeeding and maintain records of those calls.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
- Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing (or related field)
- 1 or more years with inpatient lactation programs and/or nursing with knowledge of the types of clinical breastfeeding issues seen in the early postpartum neonatal and pediatric populations
Required Licensure and Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) upon hire or within 1 year of hire OR
- 1 of the following certifications: Certified Lactation Educator (CLE); Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC); Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS); or Peer Counselor (WIC LLL BFUSA or similar organization)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas
Time Type:
Part timeJob Requisition ID:
R-47410We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
