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Lactation Peer Counselor NICU

Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2024

Job Summary

Handles incoming and outgoing communciations to breastfeeding mothers. Provides information, counsels, and supports breastfeeding mothers. Uses evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of teaching. Responsible for maintaining records regarding educational programs and equipment rentals.

Essential Functions

Provide information to prenatal women interested in breastfeeding, the benefits, reasons to breast feed, latching on, getting started in the hospital, supply and demand, preventing problems, growth spurts, and to discourage bottles and pacifiers in the hospital.

Provide information and support to postpartum mothers to encourage the continuance of successful breastfeeding and to respond to concerns or problems and/or on the expression and storage of breast milk, and pumping.

Accept and coordinate phones calls related to breastfeeding issues. Organize accurate records of all contacts and follow-up phone calls.

Teaches how breast pump works, handles question by telephone on how to work equipment, and follows up with mothers to see how they are functioning 24/48 hours after discharge. Refer breastfeeding problems to Lactation Consultants if immediate attention is required or if the problem is beyond his/her level of knowledge and/or skills.

Provide information about Spectrum Health Program regarding the services provided and pump rental program. Assist with the core business of the Lactation Program by coordinating pump rentals and returns.

Facilitates and supports additional learning opportunities for the breastfeeding mothers.

Facilitates daily huddles and serves as a resource for clients and professionals. Participates in new employee orientation.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a lactation counselor course

Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent

CERT-Lactation Peer Counselor - ALPP Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, required within 1 year for Grand Rapids Hospitals

NICU experience preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Sitting: Occasionally

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom

Squat: Seldom

Stair Climbing: Seldom

Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Visual Acuity ¹

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Neonatal ICU - HDVCH

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

Hours of Work

afternoon and evening

Days Worked

varies

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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