Lactation Consultant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Lactation ConsultantPart-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 375Employee Group: NE - Non-Exempt/Non-RepresentedFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP Allied Health SpecialtiesDepartment: Lactation SvcRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 32Work Shift: Evening - 08 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00025996-2655891Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.The lactation consultants work in the inpatient setting. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams and other primary care providers to assure optimum clinical management of lactation in order to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Provide education, counseling, and clinical management to promote breastfeeding as the expected norm for infant nutrition. Continue to evolve and incorporate research findings and best practices to adapt to societal needs as it relates to breastfeeding and lactation management.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.* Analyze all assessment data to develop a plan of care that is both specific to the dyad's needs and acceptable to the client. * Evaluate assessment data to develop a plan of care that is both specific to the client's needs and acceptable to the client with the scope of the Preventative Management Guidelines (PMG's). * Obtain an appropriate breastfeeding history for the mother and child. * Plans, develops, coordinates, and provides breastfeeding education and counseling in response to the needs of clients, families, health care team members, and the community. * Provide education and guidance to all staff that care for breastfeeding dyads to develop and enhance their clinical skills. * Provide emotional support for continued breastfeeding in difficult or complicated circumstances.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience: One year of clinical lactation experience. License/Certification:International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)orCertified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and must obtain International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within 2 yearsRQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life SupportorBasic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA)KNOWLEDGEThese are the observable and measurable...