Lactation Consultant
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Lactation Management
- 1)Serves as a consultant when difficulties with lactation are
beyond the knowledge and/or training of the health care
provider.
- 2)Consults, develops and implements lactation plans of
care.
- 3)Serves as a liaison and/or facilitator between the community
and hospital providing ongoing expertise, education and support to
groups and individuals.
- 4)Provides a communication link between the hospital and health
care provider's office to assure coordination of patient care and
maintains communication with health care providers concerning
patients experiencing lactation and breastfeeding problems.
- 5)Demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, intervention,
and evaluation based on stages of life and developmental
status.
- Education
- 1)Provides education for mothers and family in correct
lactation management.
- 2)Educates patients, families and health care team
members.
- 3)Develops and implements ongoing lactation educational program
annually on lactation for the healthcare team.
- Process Improvement
- 1)Participates in lactation program development and
implementation.
- 2)Works with the appropriate shared governance structure on
issues relating to lactation.
- 3)Participates in development of policies, procedures,
algorithms and guidelines specific to lactation practice at site
and system levels.
- 4)Identifies, monitors and evaluates quality and safety issues
related to practice.
- 5)Maintains phone consultation system for lactation questions
and problems.
- 6)Represents the lactation department at unit/system/community
meetings.
- Evidence Based Practice
- 1)Evaluates and integrates research findings into lactation
practice.
- 2)Maintains current knowledge of lactation research and
reflects this knowledge in current lactation practice.
- 3)Participates in lactation research projects.
- 4)Pursues continuing education relevant to lactation consultant
practice including reading current professional journals,
participating in workshops, seminars, in-service programs,
conferences, accredited courses, and professional
organizations.
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelors Degree in non-nursing field
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- * Global perspective of changing health care environment. *
Ability to prioritize work. * Basic computer skills. * Effective
interpersonal communication skills. * Utilization of critical
thinking in timely decision-making. * Able to collaborate as a
member of the health care team. * Knowledge of lactation equipment
and supplies.
- If hired/transferred into role as of April 2, 2017, must be
certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(IBCLC) Current incumbents have two years from April 2, 2017 to
obtain IBCLC certification. Current BLS through the American Heart
Association
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Flexible hours according to customer needs. Ability to
demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care. Ability to
prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous
requests. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with
established time constraints and in difficult situations. May be
exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients
(up to 30 lbs. may be required). This position needs to recognize
needs and behaviors of specific age groups and cultures of patients
treated.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact
the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting
requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when
patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling
equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other
associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement
situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work
expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Elmhurst , Lactation Consultant, Professions , Oak Lawn, Illinois
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