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Legacy Health

Lactation Consultant (non RN) - Women's Services

$40.06 - $57.28 / hour
Overview The Legacy philosophy centers on patients and their families. Our caregivers embody this philosophy in everything they do—as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers, and educators. The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, assistance, and support related to infant nutrition, with a focus on breastfeeding, for infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and their families. In this role, you will promote positive health outcomes through education, guidance, and compassionate support during the early stages of infant feeding and maternal care. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Responsibilities Provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families. Provides education to staff and physicians, as well as to the community. Works closely with physicians and staff, and, promotes collaboration and communication. Participates effectively in the daily operations of both inpatient and outpatient care. Qualifications Education: As required for certification and licensure. BSN or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Skills: Demonstrated ability of expert interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians and the community. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR) applicable to job responsibilities/functions. Licensure IBCLC Certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) is required. Recertification through IBCLE is required every 5 years. Current state Lactation Consultant license is required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. Pay Range USD $40.06 - USD $57.28 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
University Hospital, Newark NJ

LACTATION CONSULTANT (NON-RN)

$61,802 - $88,273 / year
Overview About the Role Participates as an essential member of the healthcare team by providing clinical lactation therapy for patients. Provides education and consultative services related to breastfeeding. Serves as a resource for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal patient care. Designs and provides patient and staff education programs. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Initiates and receives referrals from physicians, nursing staff, and patients. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients requiring lactation services. Assesses the educational needs of the breastfeeding mother and family. Identifies an individual plan to meet the breastfeeding mother’s needs. Assures that lactation services are provided in a timely manner. Provides direct patient care lactation service to patients. Performs in-patient consultations at the bedside and out-patient consultations, as necessary. Provides individual teaching and group classes to breastfeeding patients and families. Documents Breastfeeding Education and related Patient Assessment. Records teaching and progress on appropriate documentation. Submits accurate and timely documentation of billable services. Educates, guides, assists, and serves as a resource to nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team and community who provide care to breastfeeding mothers. Develops teaching plans and curriculum for patient education programs on breastfeeding. Assists with educational programs and consultation/support for the nursing staff. Assists in the development and/or review of all literature related to infant feeding that is distributed to patients in the hospital. Confers regularly, when appropriate, with the relevant obstetrician, pediatrician, and nursing staff member on each patient’s special needs and progress in breastfeeding. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree required. Currently Certified as a Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. At least one (1) year of work or volunteer related lactation education counseling experience required. Requires skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution. Basic computer knowledge and ability to use audiovisual equipment required. Fluency in additional languages preferred. What We Offer Vacation Time Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PS/22S: $61,802.00 - $74,239.00 - $88,273.00. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.