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Hennepin Healthcare lists this Lactation Specialist - Casual opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Department: Lactation Services
FTE: Casual
Workdays: varied including some weekends
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person
Purpose of this position: The Lactation Specialist is a professional who provides education and guidance for staff and families on the basics of breastfeeding. Additional responsibilities include educating patients who plan to breastfeed, monitoring of all infants at risk for delayed breast feeding, documentation of breastfeeding assessment and progress in the patient record. Other responsibilities include staff education, departmental policy and procedure development and evaluation, and participation in continuing education activities.
Responsibilities
Supports the autonomy of the lactating mother/parent by:Respecting the client’s right to make choices that are right for their situation
Assisting and supporting the mother/parent in identifying and meeting their goals for lactation
Educates families by:Educating and supporting families during pregnancy and the perinatal period through weaning
Teaching breastfeeding families in the classroom setting, in individual consultations, and in breastfeeding support groups
Supports families by:Conducting an assessment of both mother/parent and infant and devising a plan of care in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations
Instructing and coaching mothers/parents in optimal feeding positions, latch, frequency, and duration of feedings, and parameters for infant output
Assessing effective feeding and milk transfer in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations
Providing anticipatory guidance
Problem solving issues that do not commonly precede adverse outcomes
Instructing parents of preterm or late preterm infants in establishing and maintaining a human milk supply
Counseling employed breastfeeding mothers/parents regarding selection of a breast pump and maintaining milk supply and breastmilk storage
Documenting the results of consultations in the appropriate client record
Refers and collaborates by:Referring clients to local resources as needed
Working collaboratively within the health care team and refers clients to the appropriate health care provider (IBCLC, physician, or other practitioner) for assessment and treatment
Working as part of a team to remove barriers for breastfeeding success and advocate for families by:Advocating for human milk for human babies
Assisting in policy creation to support breastfeeding and chestfeeding families
Identifies and advocates for aspects of breastfeeding management programs that facilitate successful breastfeeding
Advocating for breastfeeding families within the health care system
Maintaining compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
Must work under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) until IBCLC Certification is received
Collaborates with patient, RN and other members of the healthcare team to adhere to the patient’s plan of care
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completed Pathway 1, 2, or 3 internship and submitted request to take International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required
OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Must successfully pass International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) exam within 7 months of exam submission deadline
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
One year of Women and Infant Health Clinical Experience
Licensure in Nursing
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Demonstrates integrity by accepting responsibility for own actions/behaviors
Consistently provides high quality care as demonstrated through patient outcomes
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to patient rights
Role models best practices by following unit guidelines, policies and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills to perform all duties required to care for patients
Recognizes knowledge, skill, and/or technical limits and seeks assistance
Utilizing shared decision‑making principles
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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