Lactation Consultant - (Pittsburgh, PA)

Position summary Position title: Lactation Consultant Job ID: 648936 Status: Full time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours: Shift: Day Facility: Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Department: Neonatal ICU Location: 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224 Description Purpose: Childrens Hospital is currently hiring a Full Time Lactation Consultant to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at is Lawrenceville location. Shifts for this position are four 10 hour shifts per week, 7a-5p, and 9a-7p, and every other weekend. Provides optimal breastfeeding management. Responsibilities: * Act as a lactation consultant and referral resource for other health teammates, patients, and their families. * Assist in employee preparation for lactation consultant certification examination. * Assist in marketing lactation program to the community, establishing preceptorships and conducting informational seminars. * Conduct clinical lactation rounds assessing patients status and problems, and develop individualized care plans.