Lactation Consultant

Are you interested in working at Magnet-designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation - and we're one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.

What can you Expect as a Lactation Consultant?

The Lactation Consultant conducts clinical lactation rounds assessing patients' status and problems and develop individualized care plans as well as conducts clinical training of professional, nursing, and ancillary staff. As a Lactation Consultant you will participate in discharge planning by identifying post-discharge needs and providing breastfeeding instruction, providing information on the safe use of medication with breastfeeding and breastfeeding aids as well as on community support groups and services. You will also assist in marketing lactation program to the community, establishing preceptorships and conducting informational seminars as well as maintain accurate and legible patient care records and develop reports.

You will also help design and update staff instruction manual, review current and planned educational materials, policies, and procedures. Assisting employee preparation for lactation consultant certification examination and following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient are key responsibilities for a lactation consultant.

This position is grant funded.

How does UPMC Support our Employees?

UPMC is committed to investing in our employees - financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our employees:

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000* per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (*amount varies based on job title and status)

• An incomparable Total Rewards package

• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours:

This role is expected to work evening, possible overnights, and weekend hours. *Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant required.

• Analytical ability and independent judgment; interpersonal skills; organizational and leadership abilities.

• Clinical lactation management skills including psycho-motor skills necessary to use appropriate breastfeeding aids and teaching skills to provide related in-services.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

o CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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