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Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery - 24 hours per week - Afternoon shift

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Clinton Township
Dec 24, 2024
Not ready to apply, but have questions about this position at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital? Click here to schedule a time to talk with a Henry Ford Macomb Recruiter: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ColeenAielloNurseRecruiter@henryfordhealthsystem.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/ Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery Unit - 24 hours per week - Afternoon shift Part-Time Benefit Eligible Shift: Afternoons GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant (LC) responds to lactation needs for breastfeeding mothers and their families. May require direction and/or guidance from physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), or nurses. Uses critical thinking skills when addressing lactation problems. Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice, customer service, leadership, professional development, and research/evaluation. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a clinical or non-clinical related field. One year as a Lactation Consultant/Specialist. Knowledge of quality management and customer service. Interpersonal skills to effectively guide personnel and to communicate with patients. Analytical skills to evaluate procedures, techniques, identify problems to provide solutions. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: IBCLC certification required within one year of hire and maintained. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Department: NU Labor & Delivery Servs HFMH Shift: Evening Job Union Code: Not Applicable