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Upcoming Events

Upcoming WALC Meetings:

Sept 26, 2019 (Thursday)

Joint meeting with WBC (Wisconsin Breastfeeding Coalition) in Marshfield, WI.

Topic: Postpartum mental health and the relationships between mental health, sleep and fatigue, and breastfeeding. See Meetings page for more info.

Mar 5 & 6, 2020 WALC Breastfeeding Conference

Other Breastfeeding Events:

Oct 17, 2019 Polk County Breastfeeding Conference
Job Listings

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.
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Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants

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