Lactation Consultant bei Cwi

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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The Lactation Consultant is a partner in care in the Lactation Service of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Functions as a member of the health care team working in the service of breastfeeding families. Provides consultation with advanced clinical expertise in the field of human lactation through assessment, education, and resourcing. Supports the initiation and continuation of the mothers desired breastfeeding experience. Functions within professional and hospital standards. Graduate of accredited school of nursing with a BSN. A current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Wisconsin. Two years experience required in maternal/child, pediatric or NICU setting. Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required. Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification or Certified Lactation Consultant/Certified Lactation Educator (CLC/CLE) with IBCLC certification within one year of hire. Must maintain certification. Possess willingness and initiative to successfully complete educational requirements. Follows guidelines of the International Lactation Consultant Association. Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to crisis. Interpersonal skills necessary to gather and share information with physicians, patients, parents, visitors, and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to walk and stand for up to 100% of the time. Ability to lift/carry, push/pull weights of approximately 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Ability to reach with good upper extremity range.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin Jetzt bewerben