lactation consultant; 0.6fte; day/pm shift - Madison, WI , USA, United States - Meriter-UnityPoint Health

Description

13260BR

Department Name:

HSP

Lactation Location:

Meriter Hospital Job Description:

The lactation consultant provides breastfeeding patients and families with the information, education, skills and clinical treatments essential to the successful attainment of their breastfeeding goals.

Identifies treatment plans for the management of lactation problems, acts as a breastfeeding resource for medical and nursing staff, and promotes breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for newborns.

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• Commitment to our Team - For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare ) by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Will consider other nursing degrees on an individual basis
• 1 year experience as a Lactation Consultant, Counselor or Educator
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• IBCLC
• Specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation
• Proven assessment care planning skills
• Proven communication skills:

listening, written and verbal


Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
• 2 years postpartum experience; telephone triage or information experience, clinic experience
• Group facilitation or teaching experience

EEO/M/F/D/VAuto req ID:13260BRWeekends:
Some
Zip Code:53715Compensation:$35.18+

Job Title:
Lactation Consultant; 0.6FTE; Day/PM Shift
Site Address:202 South Park Street

Work Schedule:
Monday-Sunday; day/PM shifts; 2-3 holidays per year

Hours Per Week:24Status:

Benefit Eligible City:
Madison


FTE:
0.6