Lactation Specialist – Health Education Center Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Lactation Specialist•Health Education Center
Florence, SC, United States (On-site)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lactation Specialist•PRN (As Needed)•Health Education Center
Job Summary
Job responsibilities include those listed in competencies document.
Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Provides advanced lactation support and education to inpatient and outpatient populations of infants, pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Knowledgeable in the concepts and steps of the Baby Friendly initiative and supports the initiatives beliefs and values.
Leads classes for new and expectant mothers and their families
Ability to work in a variety of settings (industry, community, telehealth, civic groups, class room style)
Works to support state initiatives such as Birth Comes, Baby Friendly, Safe Sleep
Actively engaged in staff and physician training
Interacts with multidisciplinary team around infant/mother concerns
Helps New or Expectant mothers with necessary resources (equipment, support, aid) for breast feeding success
Encourages clinical staff to manage basic breast feeding concepts
Uses good time management skills to address all consults in a timely manner
Understands retail operations of the Resource Center
Works flex ably as a team to meet the needs of patients and families in a variety of setting
Ensure all documentation is completed timely and accurately to ensure consistency in communication with other care givers
Able to function independently within 6 month time frame
Conducts follow-up phone call to breast feeding mothers

Work Schedule:

Flexible scheduling primarily Monday•Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional nights for classes, and at least 1 weekend per month; rotating with minor holidays.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

RN, LPN ,or related health care degree or teaching experience. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) required within 6 months of hire. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a preferred certification goal for this position.
Basic Cardiac Life Support is required.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
18013
Job Category
Clinical Professional
Posting Date
01/21/2025, 02:22 PM
Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Schedule
Part time
Job Shift
8:00am•4:30pm
Locations
801 E Cheves St, Florence, SC, 29506, US
(On-site)