req#: 252043
Location: Akron, OH
Facilities: Akron General Medical Center,
Professional Area: Nursing – Experienced
Department: 9620 Special Care Nursery-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Job Code: AK1030
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Day/Evening Rotation
The Lactation Specialist uses expertise to guide and/or provide high quality interventions for the breastfeeding dyad. All breastfeeding mothers require education and support in the promotion of the breastfeeding experience.
- Models appropriate interventions for support of breastfeeding.
- Makes breastfeeding rounds to assess patient progress with breastfeeding throughout the medical center for both the term and preterm breastfeeding patient population.
- Provides direct patient interventions for support of breastfeeding couplets in complex situations.
- Consults with nursing staff and/or physicians in planning interventions that enhance the continuity of care and consistency of information for the breastfeeding patient.
- Educates patient/families about breastfeeding.
- Evaluates products and educates staff and patients on the various products used to assist with breastfeeding, (i.e., breast pumps, breast shells, etc.)
- Provides evidence based information on breastfeeding to both professionals and patients as needed.
- Acts as a clinical resource for breastfeeding related questions/concerns throughout the medical center.
- Collaborates with nursing staff, Director, Clinical Specialist and physicians to develop and/or revise breastfeeding policy and procedure.
- Acts as a clinical resource to families in the community for breastfeeding related concerns.
- Evaluates and communicates to staff relevant research findings on an ongoing basis.
- Investigates research opportunities. Attends meetings, workshops and seminars to facilitate professional self-growth.
- Maintains appropriate certification in Lactation.
- Collaborates with other community organizations in the goal of breastfeeding promotion and support.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Certifications:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider.
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.
- Will consider candidates with Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 18 months of hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Work Experience:
- Two years experience in working with breastfeeding families.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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