Job Description
Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a
Lactation Consultant to join
Family Birth Center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Lactation consultant provides counsel to patients in the inpatient and the outpatient setting. The Lactation consultant makes assessments in person or on the phone, providing guidance for breastfeeding issues, including but not limited to difficult latch, low milk supply, insufficient weight gain, and prematurity. The Lactation Consultant makes appropriate referrals to members of the interdisciplinary team. The Lactation Consultant assists in the development and teaching of lactation education to nursing and medical staff. The Lactation Consultant performs related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Casual position - Rotating day and evening shifts with occasional weekends
Required Qualifications: IBCLC certification required
Preferred Qualifications
- One year experience in healthcare related role (e.g. lactation consultant, internship, doula, volunteer, birth doula, nursing assistant, etc) preferred.
- Six months (1,040 hours) of clinical experience in maternal/child is preferred
- Six months (1,040 hours) experience as a Lactation Consultant preferred
- Patient Care Unit Environment: Wash basins/utensils, breast pumps and related devices, scales, computers, baby bassinettes, audiovisual equipment, call lights
- Office Environment: Computer, fax, printer, copy machine, and other office machines
- Electronic Health Record
- Knowledge of lactation physiology, breastfeeding techniques, basic and complicated lactation problem solving techniques
- Ability to effectively communicate to all ages of birthing persons and their companions
- Knowledge of teaching and learning principles
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of patient care staff, non-patient care staff, patients, families, public and external agencies
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately
- Ability to perform basic word processing on a computer
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Ability to participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team
Benefits: Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
