Lactation Consultant

Job overview

Lactation Consultant at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year. Memorial Health University Medical Center is a regional referral center for healthcare services. This role functions as a Lactation Counselor/Consultant through the MHUMC Lactation Services, a hospital-based breastfeeding center. It provides education and support to patients who choose to breastfeed, as well as those who may have questions about breast care after delivery. The position also educates hospital staff and the community, serving as a resource for staff and physicians, and conducting outpatient consultations.

What you'll do

• Provides in-hospital consultation.
• Attends to 24-hour breastfeeding ‘warm line’ if applicable.
• Provides outpatient consultations by referral.
• Consults with hospital staff and physicians regarding lactation support.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff and community.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Adheres to hospital policy and is a role model to staff regarding breastfeeding practices.
• Willingly accepts added assignments.
• Interactions with community to increase public awareness of breastfeeding.
• Supports MHUMC team members returning to work who plan to breastfeed.
• Assists senior lactation consultant in providing education to hospital staff and physicians, maintaining resource library, developing patient educational materials and outreach programs, in addition to maintaining and increasing own clinical knowledge base.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree Required

Skills & competencies

lactation consultant

savannah ga

memorial health university medical center

nursing support

full-time

onsite

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Family support through fertility and family building benefits, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

Memorial Health University Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.