Responsible to Breastfeeding Support Services Coordinator

The lactation consultant will practice in a manner that protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding. LC will use and communicate current evidence-based information.LC will recognize and respect philosophical, cultural, and ethical perspectives influencing the use and delivery of breastfeeding care and services.LC will seek coordination and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of health professionals (staff nurse, MD). Works with nursing staff on assessments to maximize data needed for proper care plan development and intervention.Understand the evidenced-based Ten Steps to Successful BreastfeedingKnowledgeable and skilled in the physiology and clinical management of breastfeeding. LC identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment.  The LC plans and delegates care based on patient needs.  The LC evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of/ or progress toward expected outcomes. Regularly attend continuing education classes to maintain IBCLC certification. Assists with maintaining outpatient services for prenatal or continuing care for mothers and/ or infants whether by phone call,outpatient visit, support groups, supply sales, classes, bra fittings.Provides regularly scheduled prenatal breastfeeding classes to prospective breastfeeding women and their support person.  As well as participate in providing staff education classes as needed. Participate in community LC meetingsIdentifies opportunities for Quality Improvement and reports collected data to manager onongoing basis.

Education:

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure.

 

Experience:

Experience preferred; new graduates accepted.

 

Additional Skill/Abilities: 

BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. IBCLC certification completed within the 18 months of hire preferred.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named \"One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.\" From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. 
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-homeBenefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefitsEducation & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/educationLife In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al