Lactation Consultant jobs in Illinois
Lactation Consultant provides lactation support and education to patients and families. May plan and lead breastfeeding classes for expecting mothers. Being a Lactation Consultant is responsible for identifying and correcting lactation problems, and advising physicians and healthcare providers on lactation problems experienced by patients. Requires an associate degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Lactation Consultant requires Registered Nurse (RN) License. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Lactation Consultant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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LACTATION CONSULTANT
- Riverside Healthcare
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Kankakee, IL
FULL_TIME
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We Are Hiring!
At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!
FTE: 0.750000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary
The OB Lactation Consultant is a Staff RN who is responsible for meeting the nursing care needs of the well/sick newborn, promoting infant/family bonding and educating infant caregivers. This practice utilizes the nursing process and is based on established standards of maternal/child nursing. Additionally, the RN is responsible for appropriate delegation of nursing care tasks, supervision of assigned personnel, promotion of interdepartmental teamwork and adherence to guest relations principles.
E Xperience/Education Requirements- Graduate from an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Current IL RN License
- CPR certification preferred
- Neonatal resuscitation certificate with subsequent recertification
- IBCLC certified
- Analyzes the assessment data to determine the patient's nursing diagnoses or patient problems.
- Coordinates care delivery through the utilization of department, organization and community models and resources; critical thinking; interdisciplinary teamwork; patient advocacy; and the unique nurse-patient connection, and identifies and uses available resources to define and implement the plan of care.
- Detects and collects comprehensive data and identifies patterns pertinent to the patient's health and unique situation.
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes, based on the patient's individualized situation and anticipated needs.
- Effects changes through engagement, involvement, and participation of peers and colleagues, leading others where they need to be rather than where they want to go (American Nurses Credentialing Center [ANCC]).
- Employs strategies, including the art of translation, to promote healthy behaviors for patients and families.
- Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through communication, documentation, initiation of change, creativity, innovation, participation ini quality improvement (QI), evidence based practice (EBP), and research processes.
- Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and professional practice standards and guidelines.
- Evaluates progress toward effective attainment of patient, family and community goals.
- Implements the identified plan based on the nursing process, our nursing mission and philosophy, and our organization's mission.
- Mentors others in all aspects of nursing practice.
Essential:- Registered Nurse
Nonessential:- BACHELOR SCIENCE NURSING
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other Information
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure To
Chemicals: Disinfectants, Betadine, room deodorizers, Alcohol, others per MSDS sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Frequent contact with IV devices and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, vomitus, stool and amniotic fluid) does create a high risk. However, appropriate usage of needleless IV system, universal precautions, and protective equipment should greatly minimize risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal risk exists, given the patient population; however, usage of protective clothing and universal precautions minimize any existing risk
Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)
Speech: Required to communicate with patient, family and MD's
Vision: Needed to perform necessary assessments of patient status; medication administration; usage of computer terminals.
Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed to hear patient call lights, calls for help, patient concerns; alarms (i.e. monitors, fire codes, via PA)
Touch: Needed to perform percussive assessments and to comfort patients; manipulate tools
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week:45
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 4%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 1%
Bend: 30%
Reach above shoulders: 3%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment-carry 25-150' - waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weight over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)
Simple grasp normal weight: up to 15lbs.; Normal weight 5-10 lbs Frequently
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200 lbs Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard used for order entry & charting; using pens to chart; drawing up meds in syringe and administration; starting IV's; suctioning patients; insert Foleys and N-G tube.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Leg strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally - operating maching control utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 11.95
Outside hours : 0.5
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Dry
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Radiation - Infrequent portable x-rays in patients' rooms
Protective Clothing Required: As required for universal precautions ie:gloves, gowns, masks, goggles. - Graduate from an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- 6 Days Ago
Lactation Consultant
- Advocate Health
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Lawn, IL
FULL_TIME
- Major ResponsibilitiesLactation Management 1)Serves as a consultant when difficulties with lactation are beyond the knowledge and/or training of the health care provider. 2)Consults, develops and impl...
- 8 Days Ago
LACTATION CONSULTANT
- Riverside Medical Center
-
Kankakee, IL
FULL_TIME
- We Are Hiring! At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, h...
- 9 Days Ago
Lactation Consultant
- Advocate Aurora
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Lawn, IL
PART_TIME
- Major Responsibilities: Lactation Management 1)Serves as a consultant when difficulties with lactation are beyond the knowledge and/or training of the health care provider. 2)Consults, develops and im...
- 1 Day Ago
Lactation Consultant Per Diem
- Advocate Aurora
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Elgin, IL
PER_DIEM
- Major Responsibilities: Lactation Management 4)Provides a communication link between the hospital and health care provider’s office to assure coordination of patient care and maintains communication w...
- 9 Days Ago
Lactation Consultant Per Diem
- Advocate Health
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Elgin, IL
PER_DIEM
- Major ResponsibilitiesLactation Management 4)Provides a communication link between the hospital and health care provider’s office to assure coordination of patient care and maintains communication wit...
- 11 Days Ago
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- LifeBridge Health
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Baltimore, MD
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Lactation Consultant
- Stony Brook Medicine
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Lactation Consultant PRN
- MU Health
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Columbia, MO
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- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
NURSE LACTATION CONSULTANT
- LifeBridge Health
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Baltimore, MD
- JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates lactation management activities and provides skilled nursing care in the area of lactation mana...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lactation Consultant - PRN
- The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates
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Cincinnati, OH
- Job Description The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups a...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN-Lactation Consultant
- Albany Medical Center
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Albany, NY
- Department/Unit: Lactation Work Shift: Day (United States of America) The Lactation Nurse is responsible for providing s...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lactation Consultant
- Eisner Health
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Los Angeles, CA
- Mission: Since 1920, Eisner Health has operated as a quality focused non-profit community health center dedicated to imp...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lactation Consultant RN
- UCHealth
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Longmont, CO
- Description Location: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont Department: LPH Wee Steps Progr FTE: Part Time, 0.6, ...
- 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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What does a Lactation Consultant do?
Lactation Consultant in Albuquerque, NM
Most hospitals prefer to hire IBCLCs who are also RNs, because they can do extra things like administering medications and doing postpartum care in addition to lactation related activities.
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Lactation Consultant in Jacksonville, FL
An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), independently accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). An IBCLC has gone through extensive education and passed an examination on lactation management.
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Lactation Consultant in Salem, OR
Childbirth educators, midwives, nurses, obstetricians, and pediatricians usually know experienced lactation consultants.
December 24, 2019
There are so many situations in which a breastfeeding mother (or a mother-to-be) will need a lactation consultant.
November 26, 2019