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CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.**Love Where You Work!**Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.## **Location**BBC Bronson Battle Creek## ## **Title**Lactation Consultant Part time BBCUnder the supervision of the Breastfeeding Center and Milk Bank System Manager of Nursing, the Lactation Consultant will provide education and support the breastfeeding family so that breastfeeding will be successful. The Lactation Consultant will adhere to our Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative with implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. The Lactation Consultant functions independently and collaboratively with members of the perinatal health care team to provide assistance, teaching and support to breastfeeding families. The Lactation Consultant will be able to assess medical conditions of nursing mothers and refer to medical providers if necessary for breastfeeding related issues. The Lactation Consultant will evaluate outcomes of newborns and verify growth parameters/development milestones while newborn is breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant will also provide follow-up to breastfeeding patients during post-hospital care with phone calls and outpatient consults. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.Requires high school diploma or GED Preferably 2 years clinical experienceBLS Certification required by completion of core orientation Experience working with new mothers and newborns preferred Teaching experience preferredPreferred International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or required designation within two years of hire Required Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS)• Basic computer skills • Effective verbal and written communication skills Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. PATIENT EDUCATION (includes classes, inpatient, outpatient, and community)Assessing learning needs of patientsPlanning and implementing the education processDevelop individualized teaching plan with patientsComplete one to one sessions with patientsRefer patients/families as indicatedProvide feedback to patients regarding progressDocument all data gathered, care given and interventions in EPICEvaluate patients/families progress frequently during the teaching process, obtaining feedback from patients/families regarding comprehension of materialsMAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY • Record or certificate of attendance or CERPs to meet professional requirements must be maintained. CLERICAL DUTIES • Meets and greets patients. • Telephone duties. • Scheduling patient appointments. • Letter and memo writing. OTHER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES • Identifies patient education needs through data collection and analysis. • Orients new staff to patient education activities, roles and responsibilities. • Maintains a clean, orderly environment • Assists visitors to the Breastfeeding Center with the fitting of maternity belts and bras, general questions and cash register functions. • Inputs data specific for the Breastfeeding Center. • Assists students in their learning experience.## ## **Shift**First Shift## ## **Time Type**Part time## ## **Scheduled Weekly Hours**24## ## ## **Cost Center**5103 Breastfeeding Support Services (BBC)**Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer***Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.***Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!***Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900.*Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations.Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time.By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one.The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to **Bronson Healthcare being** **ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.** #J-18808-Ljbffr

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