Lactation Consultant- Mother/Baby Full Time Days

The salary range for this position is $43.00 - $68.80 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Lactation Consultant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and /or indirect care to a specific case load of patients regardless of geographic location.
• Receives and assesses referrals from all hospital units.
• Consults with Nursing Staff to develop, implement and evaluate care plans for those patients and families.
• Teaches patients and/or families demonstrating unique learning needs in order to promote optimal level of wellness.
• Initiates and develops teaching guidelines specific to the area of expertise.
• Develops and conducts internal and external formal educational programs.
• Teaches staff on a formal and informal basis at the individual unit level.
• Documents activities in patients medical records.
• Assumes responsibility for own continuing education.
• Applies appropriate current theoretical concepts to implement changes in nursing practice within the institution.
• Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in nursing committees, institutional activates and specialty organizations.
• Participates in research activities.
• Interacts with staff nurses, physicians and members of the healthcare team to provide patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Illinois License as a Professional Nurse
• BSN
• IBCLC and two years of lactation consultant experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.