Lactation Consultant
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has
been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties
are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.
With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than
50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're
making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality
care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than
1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and
pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care
partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide
thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage
clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With
our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere
app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us.
Learn more at akronchildrens.org.OUR PROMISES
Part Time12 Hours per WeekMonday - FridayEvenings and Weekends
Required8:00am - 4:30pm and 12:00pm - 8:30pmTravel to Regional
Sites Required
Summary:
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for assessment, planning,
education, and discharge planning for lactation counseling.
Responsibilities:
1.Responsible for assessment, planning, education, and discharge
planning for lactation counseling.
2.Acts as resource person for staff for specialty area.
3.Counsels lactating mothers on an inpatient basis and outpatient
basis for Akron Children's Hospital Lactation Counseling
Center.
4.Responsible for identifying pre-natal care, lactation counseling,
and infant care education/support group needs in the community and
for assisting with the Center's program development and program
implementation in these areas.
5.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in counseling lactating mothers is required.
2.Experience in developing new programs is preferred.
3.Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams is
preferred.
4.Experience working with all levels within an organization is
required.
5.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
6.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar
software is required. EPIC software is preferred.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Bachelors in Nursing [BSN] is required for employees
hired after July 1, 2013.
2.Certification: Registered Nurse licensure is required. Current
Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart
Association is required. International Board-Certified Lactation
Consultant is required
3.Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is required.
4.Years of experience supervising: None
Part Time
FTE: 0.300000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
Position: ALLIED HEALTH OTHER
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