Lactation Consultant- Atrium Health Lake Norman Maternity PRN Weekends

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Department:37904 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Lactation Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible:No Hours Per Week:0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN Weekends Pay Range$33.05 - $49.

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Department:

37904 Atrium Health Lake Norman - Lactation Services

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Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN Weekends

$33.05 - $49.60

Essential Functions

Makes lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients.
Conducts independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs.
Coordinates lactation management with the staff.
Provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan and communication with referring physicians.
Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis.
Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the patient education department.
Consults with physicians or midwives to advise on special breastfeeding problems.
Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation.
Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature.
Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and bending. Must have the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood. Visual acuity and acute hearing are required. Must be able to lift 20 pounds of weight.

Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required. Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE. At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. RN Licensure preferred. BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

What We Offer

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✓Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓Paid Time Off programs

✓Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

✓Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

✓Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

✓Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

✓Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.