Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Lactation Consultant . This is a 03+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Philadelphia, PA (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-11176

Pay Range: $38 - $41/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
• Ensures delivery of evidenced based and quality services
• Responds to consults per departmental standards
• Implements and monitors interventions with regard to breastfeeding and pumping
• Participates in patient care rounds, HMMC rounds
• Maintains patient lists within EHR
• Documents all encounters within the electronic health record
• Participates in policy/procedure development and upkeep
• Lactation Education:-Educates clients on proper technique with regard to breastfeeding and pumping
• Plans and develops departmental and patient teaching sessions.
• Serves as a preceptor to students
• Participates in community outreach programs, Hospital wide breastfeeding committee, WBW
• Research/Data Collection:
• Participates in research and data collection as opportunities are identified
• Professional Development:
• Maintains professional credentials and expands knowledge and skills.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, seminars, and staff development programs when feasible.
• Represents CHOP lactation program through participation in leadership of local or national professional organizations or initiatives, continuing education events and training programs when feasible.
• Participates as expert speaker/author on lactation topics as appropriate

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Skills -Previous experience in NICU/Pediatric, critical care.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of lactation principles in medically fragile neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, public, staff and physicians.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to function independently.
• Ability to counsel and educate clients and medical staff.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• At least one (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or similar field of study.
• Note:- License: International Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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