Lactation (Bsn) Consultant

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides education to Family BirthPlace patients in all aspects of maternal and infant care supporting departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.# Coordinates family involvement in the education process and serves as a resource person regarding breastfeeding for staff, physicians, students, patients and families.# Represents the hospital within the community at a variety of meetings and activities.# EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor#s Degree in Nursing required.# Experience in patient education required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Registration.

Certification in lactation education preferred or must obtain within 18 months of assuming the position.# Bi-annual BLS certification required EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively deal with all levels within the organization and community.# Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision making skills.# Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In collaboration with all health care team members, develops, plans, implements and evaluates individualized education and support for breastfeeding mothers and their families, staff and the community, incorporating current research findings into clinical practice.# Documents consultations and education on patient progress notes per established policies.# Provides necessary follow-up with patients.# Functions as a clinical expert, resource and consultant for staff.# Develops, evaluates and conducts breastfeeding education programs and annual competencies. Assists in the development, planning and implementation of a variety of community classes and programs, providing clinical expertise for breastfeeding services.

Develops, updates and maintains an adequate supply of appropriate patient teaching materials. Coordinates the use of the Warmline and updates information as required.# Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. # Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides education to Family BirthPlace patients in all aspects of maternal and infant care supporting departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in the education process and serves as a resource person regarding breastfeeding for staff, physicians, students, patients and families. Represents the hospital within the community at a variety of meetings and activities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Experience in patient education required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Registration.

Certification in lactation education preferred or must obtain within 18 months of assuming the position. Bi-annual BLS certification required

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively deal with all levels within the organization and community. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision making skills. Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In collaboration with all health care team members, develops, plans, implements and evaluates individualized education and support for breastfeeding mothers and their families, staff and the community, incorporating current research findings into clinical practice. Documents consultations and education on patient progress notes per established policies. Provides necessary follow-up with patients.

• Functions as a clinical expert, resource and consultant for staff. Develops, evaluates and conducts breastfeeding education programs and annual competencies.

• Assists in the development, planning and implementation of a variety of community classes and programs, providing clinical expertise for breastfeeding services.

• Develops, updates and maintains an adequate supply of appropriate patient teaching materials.

• Coordinates the use of the Warmline and updates information as required.

• Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.