Job description

The Lactation Consultant is a professional with postpartum and nursery experience who assumes responsibility for assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating breastfeeding education for lactating mothers as well as Maternal Child nursing staff. Additional responsibilities include educating mothers who plan to breastfeed, monitoring of all infants at risk for delayed breast feeding, and assisting the high risk mother / infant pair.

Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!

VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC Health we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.

Qualifications:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Required.
• Graduated from an accredited school with a Bachelor's Degree (Nutrition or Nursing preferred).
• Experience with Neonatal Intensive Care preferred.
• BLS required, NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to mothers of patients in the NICU regarding management of breastfeeding to promote optimal patient outcomes
• Provides resource and consultative services to health professionals and community.
• Educates staff regarding basic and complex breastfeeding management
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team in monitoring breastfeeding progress of mothers and modifying the plan of care as required to promote optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates with the NICU staff to develop policies and procedures as needed for donor milk, breastfeeding equipment and resources.
• Participates in performance and quality improvement activities/outcomes projects.
• Facilitates referrals to other health professionals, community services and support groups as needed.
• Develop educational programs for families and staff
• Manage Donor Milk Program (including usage statistics)
• Assists in the management of breast pump and supply rentals.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Benefits:

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Undergraduate Student Loan Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Career Coaching
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• IBCLC (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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