Lactation Consultant

Part time Rotating Shift The Women's Health Unit consists of a 30 bed Antepartum/Postpartum, 18 bed Normal Newborn Nursery, 6 bed Intermediate/Special Care, 6 bed LDR, 6 bed High Risk, 2 bed L&D Triage area, and 2 OR suites. We care for both low and high risk laboring patients, antepartum, scheduled, and unscheduled and emergent cesarean sections, high risk care of pregnant patients with co-morbidities such as preeclampsia, diabetes, cardiac, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Care of the pregnant patient carrying a child with congenital malformations or life threatening conditions. Care of patients experiencing pre-term labor, multiple gestational pregnancy, and serious complications of pregnancy

Patient Care & Assessment - Assist & assess the mother/infant couplet for
successful breastfeeding. Develop & implement a Plan of Care and discharge
plan for mother/infant couplets experiencing breastfeeding difficulty. Documents
ongoing assessments of patient's physical and emotional status in order to
address patient needs appropriately.

Develop & implement standards of care for assisting nursing mothers. Participate
in Quality initiatives/committees that influence outcomes. Develop & implement
breastfeeding/pumping competencies for staff RN's.
Teaching prospective parents breastfeeding information in Prenatal classes.
Provide education/inservices to staff RN's, pediatric residents, medical & nursing
students.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.