**Employment Type:** Part time **Shift:** Rotating Shift **Description:** Acts as a resource to the Manager and colleagues by coordinating patient care activities and is subject matter expert in the department. Will provide clinical oversight and coordination for breastfeeding support services. Consultation, educational support and staff development activities that provide the bedside nurse with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to educate and support breastfeeding will be critical to the success of this position. In addition, the lactation consultant coordinator will provide consultative and educational services to mothers and their family members to assist them in optimal feeding practices that support the growth and development of newborns and toddlers. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for day-to-day direct patient care will continue to rest on the individual nurse responsible for the patient, unit-based resource nurses and the Nurse Manager of each unit. The Lactation Consultant Coordinator will also serve as the coordinator of our Baby Friendly initiative. Is required to maintain an extensive and diverse knowledge base, flexibility in practice and the need to be adaptable to changes in technology, legislation and breastfeeding practices. Incorporates ethical and legal requirements in their professional practice as a member of the health care team. Acts as a resource to the Manager and colleagues by coordinating patient care activities and is subject matter expert in the department. Will provide clinical oversight and coordination for breastfeeding support services. Consultation, educational support and staff development activities that provide the bedside nurse with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to educate and support breastfeeding will be critical to the success of this position. In addition, the lactation consultant coordinator will provide consultative and educational services to mothers and their family members to assist them in optimal feeding practices that support the growth and development of newborns and toddlers. Ultimate responsibility and accountability for day-to-day direct patient care will continue to rest on the individual nurse responsible for the patient, unit-based resource nurses and the Nurse Manager of each unit. The Lactation Consultant Coordinator will also serve as the coordinator of our Baby Friendly initiative. Is required to maintain an extensive and diverse knowledge base, flexibility in practice and the need to be adaptable to changes in technology, legislation and breastfeeding practices. Incorporates ethical and legal requirements in their professional practice as a member of the health care team. **JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES** **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent. College credits toward Associate Degree (in any field) or LPN preferred. **Licensure:** Current IBCLC Certification or working toward certification. **Experience:** Minimum 2-3 years direct counseling experience with breastfeeding families. **Other Job Requirements:** Strong communication skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to understand human behavior. Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs. **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** 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. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran