Lactation Educator-UnityPoint Meriter

0.8FTE; Day Shift

The lactation consultant provides breastfeeding patients and families with the information, education, skills and clinical treatments essential to the successful attainment of their breastfeeding goals. Identifies treatment plans for the management of lactation problems, acts as a breastfeeding resource for medical and nursing staff, and promotes breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for newborns.
Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Will consider other nursing degrees on an individual basis
• 1 year experience as a Lactation Consultant, Counselor or Educator
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• IBCLC
• Specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation
• Proven assessment care planning skills
• Proven communication skills: listening, written and verbal

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN)
• 2 years postpartum experience; telephone triage or information experience, clinic experience
• Group facilitation or teaching experience

Please visit www.unitypoint.org/madison/careers and complete an online application.