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Lactation Consultant
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What they do
A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.
$93,642 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.
Summary:
Develops, coordinates and delivers care to newly delivered maternity patient population on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Maintains the standards for IBLCL lactation consultants as delineated by the International Lactation Consultant Association. Collaborates with RN or other health care workers as appropriate. Must be available to work day/evening and/or weekend hours; 12-hour shifts, to help support both inpatient post-partum patients with breastfeeding as well as teach community breastfeeding education courses, see patients in outpatient clinic. Certification by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC). Previous experience as Lactation Consultant in a hospital or clinic setting required. CPR.Work Shift Details:
Days - 12 Hours, 12-hourShifts Department:
MOTHER BABY PP GYN
Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Other voluntary benefit plans
- PTO and Sick time
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.