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Lactation Consultant, OBGYN, Full-Time, DaysThe University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL, US
Lactation Consultant, OBGYN, Full-Time, Days

Lactation Consultant, OBGYN, Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as our Lactation Consultant at our Hyde Park location.

The Lactation Consultant 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 Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
  • 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 preferred

Position Details:

  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Unit/Department: OBGYN Clinic - Hyde Park
  • CBA Code: NNU
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