Lactation Consultant
Cleveland Clinic
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cleveland • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby’s dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
- Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother’s and infant’s feeding issues.
- Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research and community involvement.
- Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
- Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.
Requirements
- Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provide
- If in an inpatient setting, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required within six months of hire
- Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor
- Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care
- Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field
- Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings.
Benefits
- Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
lactation carebreastfeeding instructionpatient educationfeeding plans developmentassessment of lactation goalscommunity outreachconsultationresearchcounseling breastfeeding familiesstaff education delivery
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunity involvementcaregiver development
Certifications
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)Basic Life Support (BLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)Registered Nurse (RN)