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Lactation Consultant - Oak Lawn Illinois
Company: Advocate Health Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Posted On: 05/03/2024
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
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