Lactation Consultant

• Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery - TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital*

CMH Regional Health System's Clinton Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 165-bed hospital located in the heart of Wilmington, Ohio-a charming community that offers the tranquility and friendliness of country living. Nestled in a scenic rural setting, Wilmington provides a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. It's centrally located just an hour's drive from three of Ohio's major metropolitan areas: Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. This unique location allows healthcare professionals to enjoy a relaxed pace of life while staying connected to vibrant city culture, entertainment, and career opportunities.

We're excited to welcome TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital to our system-marking a new chapter in our shared mission to deliver exceptional care and strengthen our regional network.

We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location Advantage: Country Living with City Access

Location:

• Clinton Regional Hospital at 610 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (72 hours bi-weekly)
• Day shift

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Must successfully pass international Board Certified Lactation Consultant exam within 30 months of hire
• Completion of mother/infant unit orientation
• Knowledge of teaching breastfeeding skills and counseling new mothers

Job Overview:

Provides lactation consultation and educational services to breastfeeding families, nursing staff, midwives and physicians.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recognizes and intervenes appropriately in situations which may jeopardize or compromise newborns, and/or postpartum patients, which include but are not limited to: breast management, emotional upsets; abnormal feeding of infants; and signs and symptoms of dehydration. Voices concerns to the care coordinator to communicate to home care agencies if breastfeeding is not going as well as it should be at discharge.

• Provides breastfeeding education to patients who are having difficulty breastfeeding and act as a support service to staff. Plans for teaching as necessary in areas that include but are not limited to anatomy and physiology of breast, physiology of milk transfer, effects of toxins and medications on human milk composition; normal course of lactation; infant growth and development; breastfeeding evaluation; and signs and symptoms of dehydration.

• Promotes outpatient lactation through communicating information to patients about available services and products. Assesses patients for pumping needs and encourages patient to make a decision before end of business day to prevent patient disappointment due to pump rental not being available in later evening hours. Promotes breastfeeding support group.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of research clients and implements care directed towards optimal outcomes. Plans care for research clients/family based on assessment, standards of care, optimal outcomes and protocol requirements. Implementation and evaluation of plan of care. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted TriHealth standards.

• Demonstrates utilization of evidence based practices in breastfeeding and professional practice. Works as a team and develops education materials for patients, nursing, and other medical professionals. Acknowledges team differences and works to resolve issues in a professional manner.

• Completes patient assessment and incorporates breastfeeding skills and interprets pertinent patient data as part of the assessment. Provides for patient/family participation in development of goals and plan of care based on the plan care. Documents plan of care so that peers can follow-up as needed and nursing can follow plan of care.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Labor & Delivery, Lactation, Consultant