Lactation Consultant

Join Cleveland Clinic's Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Children's Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic provides comprehensive breastfeeding care and support to families in need to help them reach their personal breastfeeding goals. If patients are worried that they'll have issues breastfeeding, or are looking for additional support from breastfeeding experts, our team can assist.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working rotating day/evening shifts from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Set up sterile table assuring appropriate supplies, drugs and equipment are available.

• Participate with RN in counting all sponges, instruments, etc., at appropriate times during the surgical procedure.

• Assist in draping patient.

• Assist surgical team members with gowning and gloving.

• Assure aseptic condition is maintained by the scrubbed surgical team throughout the procedure. Provide for patient safety by actively participating in the intra-op "timeout."

• Utilize other safety measures such as safety belts, positioning devices and alarms.

• Collect, identify and label specimens removed during surgical procedures. Give specimens to circulator for disposition per surgeon's instructions.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provide

• If in an inpatient setting, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire

• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required within six months of hire

• Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor

• Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care

• Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field

• Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings

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