Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
Lactation Consultant- Baby & Me Support Center
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States
Lactation Consultant- Baby & Me Support Center
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St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for promoting and coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation. This role encompasses consultation with inpatient and outpatient clients and health professionals in the hospital and community at large. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Actively promote breastfeeding and assist mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.
Develop and implement standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization where they might be served, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide outpatient consults for breastfeeding mothers at St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center.
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient, family and staff breastfeeding education activities, in accordance with current research literature and national standards of care.
Ensure all staff members are oriented to the infant feeding policy within 6 months of hire.
Develop, implement, and maintain a reference library of breastfeeding materials appropriate for health care providers/mothers interested in learning more about lactation.
Provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum classes and support groups on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to inpatients and/or outpatients in a group setting.
Review care routines, policies, procedures and/or other aspects of the mother‑baby hospital experience with involved clinical staff to highlight successes or needs of lactating mothers and their breastfeeding infants.
Collect and analyze data to determine breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates and other outcomes.
Physical and Sensory Requirements Sit up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day, 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, push and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony (e.g., computer screen).
Education Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or completion of a Lactation Consultant Certification Program. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within 1 year of hire required. RN/BSN or LPN with current license preferred.
Training and Experience Minimum 1 year of lactation experience preferred. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in maternal/child health preferred.
EEO Statement St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Lactation Consultant- Baby & Me Support Center
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Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for promoting and coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation. This role encompasses consultation with inpatient and outpatient clients and health professionals in the hospital and community at large. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Actively promote breastfeeding and assist mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.
Develop and implement standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization where they might be served, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide outpatient consults for breastfeeding mothers at St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center.
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient, family and staff breastfeeding education activities, in accordance with current research literature and national standards of care.
Ensure all staff members are oriented to the infant feeding policy within 6 months of hire.
Develop, implement, and maintain a reference library of breastfeeding materials appropriate for health care providers/mothers interested in learning more about lactation.
Provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum classes and support groups on breastfeeding, breast care and related topics to inpatients and/or outpatients in a group setting.
Review care routines, policies, procedures and/or other aspects of the mother‑baby hospital experience with involved clinical staff to highlight successes or needs of lactating mothers and their breastfeeding infants.
Collect and analyze data to determine breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates and other outcomes.
Physical and Sensory Requirements Sit up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day, 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day, 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, push and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony (e.g., computer screen).
Education Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or completion of a Lactation Consultant Certification Program. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within 1 year of hire required. RN/BSN or LPN with current license preferred.
Training and Experience Minimum 1 year of lactation experience preferred. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in maternal/child health preferred.
EEO Statement St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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