Location : Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit : Rush Medical Center
Hospital : Rush University Medical Center
Department : Neonatal ICU-NICU
Work Type : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift : Shift 1
Work Schedule : 8 Hr (7 : 00 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 : 00 AM)
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Pay Range : $43.55 - $66.88 per hour
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Summary :
The Lactation Coordinator Lead demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills, and provides guidance to the Lactation team within the Rush Women's and Children's department. This role will also provide leadership in the orientation and mentoring of all lactation staff. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures as well as regulatory readiness.
Other information :
Required Job Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree
- Current Illinois nursing license
- Three years of related work experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certification as an IBCLC, including acquisition of CERPs or re-examination, as appropriate
Preferred Job Qualifications :
Master's degreeCompetencies :
Ability to communicate and work effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.Ability to work collaboratively with Lactation team, Rush NICU physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare providers.Ability to work efficiently, complete assignments independently, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of the lactation teamDisclaimer : The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities :
Demonstrates expert clinical lactation skills by consistently identifying, assessing, and solving issues within scope of practice; demonstrates expert clinical judgment in complicated lactation / human milk scenariosOversee the receipt, transport, and handling of donor milk and ProlactaEnsures donor milk is being handled safely, accurately, with use of sterile technique, and is conserved to the greatest extent.Implement strategies and work in collaboration with the Women's and Children's leadership to achieve optimal breastfeeding outcomes for parents within the department.Develop and identifies new approaches to clinical challenges and methods to solveDevelop new and update lactation written materials, policies, and proceduresDevelop plans with the Unit Director to meet unit educational needs of all members of the team; provides accurate education on current lactation practices and updates on research-based information to staff on a regular basisManages the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental programAssumes primary responsibility for the safety and management of expressed human milk to be fedAssists with evaluating procedures, developing, and implementing the safety handling of milkPlan the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meeting by identifying and planning discussion topics for mothers such as research articles and handouts for distribution at the meetingManage initiatives for that provide insight and researchIdentifies ongoing educational needs for lactation staff.Serve as a representative for the Rush Mothers' Milk Club in its relationships with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milkProvides lactation care for families in 8A, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriateDemonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of an individual breastfeeding management plan for mothers with complications that necessitate hospitalization in clinical areas.Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers in these clinical units (e.g., medical / surgical / cardiac ICU) with respect to a mother who is providing milk for their infantServe as a leader in the human donor milk program in the NICUOversight of regulatory readiness.Oversees workflow for handling and preparation of feedings done by the NICU Milk TechniciansOversight of quality initiatives.Develop ongoing education for staff within Women's and Children's departmentRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.