Lactation Consultant Educator (Non-RN)

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

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Highlights:

Summary: Responsible for the provision of breast-feeding education, counseling and care, telephone and outpatient consultation. To support the mother who provides breast-feeding as infant nutritional support. Works closely with the health care team to provide multi-disciplinary services to lactating mothers and their families. Provides education toward planning, implementing and evaluating lactation needs of new parents and their families.

Education / Experience:High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college preferred. Two years of current lactation education required License / Certification: IBCLC certification required, BLS required, NRP required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards. • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills. • The ability to show compassion and sensitivity for patient comfort.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Lactation Consultant Educator (Non-RN)

Lactation Consultant Educator non RN

Job Type:

Regular-PRN

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)