Position Summary :
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. The Lactation Consultant serves as the Hospital's expert resource on human lactation. Facilitates the development and maintenance of skills necessary to insure optimal care of the breastfeeding dyad. Utilizes the critical thinking in the delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes. Revises plans of care as indicated. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to patients, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Qualifications :
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Certified Lactation Counselor CLC is not required if candidate is already IBCLC-certified. CLC is not required to be maintained once IBCLC certification is achieved. within 6 months or Breastfeeding Counselor Certification (CBC) CBC is not required if candidate is already IBCLC-certified. CBC is not required to be maintained once IBCLC certification is achieved. within 6 months and Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC) within 2 years.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Mother-baby experience or equivalent with proven ability to work successfully with breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
Essential Functions :
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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.