Lactation Consultant
Career Department
Birthing Care
Status
Part Time
Shift
8:00am - 4:30pm
Average Weekly Hours
24
Contact
Employment Specialists
Phone
740.393.9612
740.393.9643
Email
careers@knoxcommhosp.org
JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for developing the curriculum and implementing/coordinating all instruction related to lactation services conducted by Knox Community Hospital.
- Communicates with the medical community concerning lactation issues.
- Works in cooperation with community organizations to promote the optimal use of the hospital’s resources to meet the needs of lactating mothers and their newborns.
- Contributes to the quality of delivered patient care through communications both directly and indirectly with healthcare team.
- Care will be provided to neonatal, adolescent and adult patients
Requirements Include
- Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education, BSN preferred
- Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required
- Minimum two (2) years experience in the field of Obstetrics
- Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners or certification eligible and pass boards within one year from date of hire
- S.T.A.B.L.E. is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
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