Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as our Lactation Consultant at our Comer Children's Hospital. The Lactation Consultant, Registry is a member of the nursing staff who influences quality patient care in the area of lactation and breastfeeding through an integral role as clinician, educator and consultant. Essential Job Functions: Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and will consult with physicians, pharmacists, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area(s) of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse and physician in the management of lactation and breastfeeding. Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to assess, plan implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and to suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding. Monitors and evaluates hospital practices which promote or impede lactation and breastfeeding. Responds to requests for information concerning lactation and breastfeeding from outside the medical center as time allows.
Participates in all aspects of evaluation, acquisition, maintenance, repair, rental, sale, and instruction in the use of all products related to lactation and breastfeeding. Generates Quality Improvement statements and evaluates achievement of goals in the area of lactation and breastfeeding. Collaborates with OB/Ped Leadership in the development of programs.
Required
Active Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required, Masters Degree (MSN) preferred Three years of clinical nursing experience in either Pediatric or Obstetrics in a tertiary center or large community center One or more years' of Lactation Consultant experience International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification or Certification Eligibility Position Details Registry, 0.30 FTE
Nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am, every other weekend required Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Labor and Delivery CBA Code: NNU