Lactation Consultant/CHS Pineville/PRN Lactation Consultant/CHS Pineville/PRN -Date:Jun 14, 2018 Location:Charlotte, NC, US, 28210 Company:Carolinas HealthCare System Job Req ID:163294 Position Number:00078336 Employment Type:Part Time Shift:Day Shift Details: PRN Days/Evenings Standard Hours:4.00 Department Name:Lactation Center Location:CHS Pineville Location Details:Pineville Maternity Center-Lactation Department Carolinas HealthCare System is Atrium Health. Our mission remains the same: to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit -Job Summary Participates as an essential member of the healthcare team providing clinical lactation therapy for patients. Serves as a clinical resource person for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal patient care and assists in the marketing of lactation services to professional and non-professional consumers. Essential Functions -Makes lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients. -Conducts independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby (inpatient and/or outpatient setting). -Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs. -Coordinates lactation management with the staff. -Provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan and communication with referring physicians. -Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis. -Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the patient education department. -Consults with physicians or midwives to advise on special breastfeeding problems. -Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation. -Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients). -Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature. -Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.Physical Requirements Work requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and bending. Must have the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood. Visual acuity and acute hearing are required. Must be able to lift 20 pounds of weight. Education, Experience and Certifications Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required. Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE. At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred. Bachelors Degree preferred. RN Licensure preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) for pediatrics and adults from AHA is required. At Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations. As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve. Posting Notes:Not Applicable Carolinas HealthCare System is an EOE/AA Employer Nearest Major Market:Charlotte Job Segment:Consultant, Consulting, Curriculum, Pediatric, Patient Care, Contract, Education, Healthcare