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    Lactation Consultant - Hershey, United States - Penn State Health

    Penn State Health
    Penn State Health Hershey, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description

    Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Location : US:PA:Hershey

    Work Type : Part Time

    FTE : 0.60

    Shift : Day

    Hours : Varied hours

    Recruiter Contact: Kristen Brannen at

    Penn State Health Women and Babies Center is excited to welcome another part-time lactation consultant to our team. The Women and Babies Center is a high risk facility with a Level IV NICU. Our lactation team enhances prenatal and postpartum lactation care for obstetric and maternal fetal medicine and our Complex Fetal Care Center patients. The primary role of this position is to support mothers and infants in their breastfeeding efforts, promotion of breastfeeding as a health choice and the protection of breastfeeding as the standard for infant nutrition. Penn State Health Women and Babies Center serves over 2,500 families annually. Applicants will interact with a diverse patient population group and encounter a full range of breast feeding needs. This position will allow for universal prenatal lactation education for patients and families, the opportunity to identify women at risk for lactation challenges and allow for the creation of a personalized lactation plan. There will also be opportunities to participate in education for providers and patients, research and quality improvement initiatives. WBC Lactation team is led by a medical director, the service is comprised of registered nurses who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, committed to giving expectant and new families the information and support needed to achieve a their personal breastfeeding experience

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents that encompass mother/infant assessment for breastfeeding, perinatal and postpartum education, consultations and continuing support for breastfeeding families.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required.

    3 years maternal child nursing experience required.

    Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.

    Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact required..

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    Computer, written, oral, and strong critical thinking skills required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Master's degree in a job related field preferred.

    This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

    Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF ) for more detailed steps for assistance.

    Union : Non Bargained

    Position Lactation Consultant (Part-time) - DAY SHIFT - Lactation Services

    Location US:PA:Hershey | Registered Nurse | Part Time

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