POSITION PORPOSE
The Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant The main clinical focus is assisting mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. The Lactation Consultant is a licensed health professional who has obtained International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners certification (IBCLC) and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.
This position is a Full-Time, benefited position, scheduled 64 hours per bi-weekly pay period supporting our Postpartum Unit.
Evenings, combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts, would be from 11a-1130p or 3p–1130p; 1 weekend every 4 weeks. Regular holiday rotation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The RN Lactation Consultant functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team as a counselor, educator, and mentor to nurses, patients, and their families.
Supervision and evaluations are received from the Clinical Nurse Manager for the Mother/Baby unit or designee.
Provides direct patient support and teaching to patients, including those experiencing complex lactation problems. Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises an individualized plan of care for the breastfeeding family, while actively involving them in the plan of care.
Utilizes the Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital breastfeeding policy when caring for breastfeeding families. Helps to revise the policy in collaboration with the Breastfeeding Advisory Board (BAB) as needed and teaches others about following the policy.
Identifies patient and family education needs. Collaborates with BAB to help develop and revise patient education materials for breastfeeding. Teaches families according to these approved materials to ensure consistency of information. Provides and identifies additional resources as needed related to breastfeeding plan to assure readiness for discharge.
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Requires bachelor’s degree in nursing
Licensure: Requires current Michigan Nursing License
Certification: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Completes all mandatory in-services that apply to the role of the lactation consultant.
Must follow IBCLE guidelines for continuing education to maintain IBCLC certification.
POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Competitive compensation.
DailyPay opportunity for earned wage access.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
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ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR
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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.