Job Description

About the unitThe Neonatal ICU is a Critical Care Unit within Helen DeVos Children\'s Hospital, caring for newborn babies born with various conditions that haven\'t yet been discharged to go home with their family. We build great relationships with the parents of our NICU babies since they are so frequently here at the bedside. We are the largest NICU in Michigan and care for babies from 37 counties. The NICU unit is a 108 bed unit.About Helen DeVos Children\xe2\x80\x99s HospitalWe fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we\'re driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child\'s future. Because it\'s only impossible until it isn\'t. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children.Scope of WorkHandles 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.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 Waist5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs * Waist to Chest (below shoulder)5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Waist to Overhead5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs * Bilateral Carry5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs * Unilateral Carry5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Pushing Force5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs * Pulling Force5 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 Pinch2 lbs: Occasionally * Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

• Visual Acuity \xc2\xb9

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: SeldomPrimary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name Neonatal ICU - HDVCHEmployment Type Part timeShift Evening (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 16Hours of Work afternoon and eveningDays Worked variesWeekend Frequency Variable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS \xe2\x80\x93 Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.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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