What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Non-RN Lactation Consultant LDRP Days position at C0007 Franciscan Health Lafayette?
Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 The Non-RN Lactation Consultant provides competent and comprehensive consultation and education in lactation for the parents, both in the Franciscan healthcare system and in the community. This position helps educate, care, and advocate for breastfeeding families, both in and out of the hospital, and relay progress reports to the RN. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Formulate an accurate feeding plan, while considering cultural, environmental, psychosocial and economic factors and values. Maintain the established safety, environmental and infection control standards, and take appropriate corrective action for identified infractions. Provide competent and comprehensive consultation and education in lactation for the parents, both in the hospital and in the community. Validate and document patient understanding related to the teaching and counseling provided. Qualifications Required High School Diploma/GED 2 years Women's Health Services Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics Lactation Consultant (LACT) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.