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Summary
Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time day shift Lactation Consultant for our Maternal Infant Support Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.
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Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you're not just part of a team, you're part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
We offer a wide variety of benefits for our associates, including:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
Life Insurance
403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder Program
Local and National Discounts
Beacon Academy Educational Courses
Gym Membership Discount
About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we're dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.
About the Tower
The 10-story patient bed Memorial Hospital Tower is the latest chapter in Beacon Health System's commitment to care, compassion and community. Built with input from frontline staff, the Tower is a state-of-the-art, specialty-focused expansion that enhances how care is delivered and how teams work together. From larger rooms and leading-edge technology to a culture of collaboration and growth, this space was designed by Beacon for Beacon.
What You'll Do
As a Lactation Consultant, you'll report to the Director, Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents. Provides breast-feeding training sessions for expectant and new mothers. Also provides lactation management services to clients on an outpatient basis. Oversees the retail sale (or rental) of breast-feeding related equipment.
Lactation Consultant Job Responsibilities
Provide lactation management services to inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding mothers
Conduct daily bedside lactation rounds and consultations
Support mothers with breastfeeding issues, including post-discharge follow-up and phone consultations
Collaborate and communicate with physicians, practitioners, and obstetrical teams
Serve as a breastfeeding resource for hospital staff and participate in education and outreach
Plan and organize outpatient lactation services and activities
Manage breast pump rentals and breastfeeding-related supplies
Refer mothers to appropriate community and external resources
Complete documentation, reports, and quality assurance activities
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
What You Bring
As a Lactation Consultant, this role requires in-depth knowledge of lactation principles and the ability to effectively teach breastfeeding skills to mothers while delivering educational programs to individuals and groups of varying ages. The position involves collaborating with multiple patient care units, including Mother/Baby, NICU, and Pediatrics, and working with providers across different levels of care while adhering to the hospital's philosophy and standards for lactation management. Strong independent practice skills are essential, particularly as an outpatient educator, along with the ability to support individuals and families who may be under stress. The role also demands familiarity with external breastfeeding resources, strong planning, organizational, and analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in using audio-visual equipment and teaching materials to support effective education.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Experience working with new mothers and breastfeeding issues required
IBCLC certification required or must be obtained within two years of hire
BCLS/CPR certification required within three years of hire
Must maintain current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of two years of related experience preferred
Spanish-speaking ability preferred
The Beacon Way
At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.
We call this commitment The Beacon Way-a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.
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