Lactation Consultant - Lactation & Childbirth Education - Hopewell - PER DIEM

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $51.50 - $51.50 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Seeks and maintains advanced aptitude for the evidentiary components that establish breastfeeding as the biological normative infant feeding method. Provides specialized skilled and evidence-based lactation assessment and intervention inclusive of patient history and status from the initial postpartum period through involution or weaning. Identifies potential anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial barriers to breastfeeding success, and develop breastfeeding plan in concert with maternal intentions and goals. Provides competent, compassionate, thoughtful care while maintaining highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to the IBLCE code of conduct. Assesses maternal and infant anatomy. Ensures competent breastfeeding mechanics, including manual expression, functional latch, and effective milk transfer. Teaches strategies and techniques for resolving complicated breastfeeding challenges including ineffective feeding, separation of Mom/baby, tissue trauma, engorgement, and mastitis. Provides comprehensive breastfeeding patient education through informed consent, appropriate use of translation services, and use of adult learning principles. Collaborates actively with multidisciplinary maternal child health team to ensure patient goals met and breastfeeding best practices accomplished prior to discharge. Maintains accurate and respectful patient electronic charting. Maintains current knowledge about appropriate use of breastfeeding aids and tools, including donor human milk and double electric breast pumps. Provides education and support to maternal child health staff regarding infant feeding-specific hospital policy and procedures. Assists with facilitation of Capital Health clinical lactation internship program, including direct precepting and evaluation of interns throughout their placement. Facilitates required maternal child health staff clinical breastfeeding shadowing requirements. Provides shadowing opportunities to nursing students rounding at Capital Health. Maintains patient contact and supports after discharge through follow-up calls to breastfeeding patients. Provides comprehensive outpatient services to any lactating patient at any time in the postpartum period. Make appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary care providers as necessary. Provides support to lactating hospital employees. Facilitates Capital Health Breastfeeding Class. Facilitates Capital Health New Mom’s Group. Provides ongoing guidance after hospital discharge to patients via Capital Health Breastfeeding Support Line. Maintains evidence-based reference library appropriate for patient and staff education. Creates and maintains community-based referral list for specialist evaluations and long-term feeding support. Maintains professional growth and adjust practice to reflect advances in best practices. Participates in department-specific and institutional efforts to improve policy and practice. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or must attain within one year of hire date. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: Successful completion of Capital Health's Clinical Lactation Internship Program or 500 hours experience providing clinical lactation care. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Skills: Superior interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills. Special Training: IBCLC in good standing; 15 annual CERPs attained. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Self-directed. Highly collaborative. Actively seeks opportunities to improve skills and knowledge. Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Reaching forward , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous physical demands include: Walking , Bending , Wrist position deviation Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 15 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Dust/Particulate Matter This position is eligible for the following benefits: Retirement Savings and Investment Plan Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Sick Time Off Employee Assistance Program The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. Welcome to Capital Health's new career opportunity page. Here you will have access to view and apply to career opportunities in our hospital and physician practice locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits

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