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Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$28.73 - $33.02 - $39.05

Baystate Health is hiring a 16 hour per week Lactation Counselor!

Department:

The Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is an engaged employee who supports the Lactation Consultant Program. CLCs are members of the healthcare team who can provide knowledge and counseling about optimal and suboptimal breastfeeding. The CLC works to solve problems in conjunction with other professionals and strives to provide appropriate referrals and recommendations to the Lactation Consultant. A counseling approach is used to elicit information and provide appropriate support to the mother and her family.

The CLC will introduce the Lactation Consultant Program to families during lactation cart rounds. The CLC will distribute breast pumps and breastfeeding products and educate families on their use.

Job Responsibilities:

**1)** Develops and maintains good human relation skills, which are consistent with the principles of the hospital, with patients and their significant others, medical staff, and other employees

**2)** Assesses breastfeeding success using dialogue with mothers. Assesses for, monitors, and evaluates physical conditions that predispose mothers and babies to a complex breastfeeding experience. Refers complex breastfeeding difficulties to the Lactation Consultant.

**3)** Uses counseling skills and techniques that are supportive to breastfeeding mothers and babies.

**4)** Constructs and maintains conditions that predispose mothers and babies to an uncomplicated breastfeeding experience through counseling, education, and support.

**5)** Monitors and evaluates physical, behavioral, cultural, and social conditions that predispose mothers and babies to complex breastfeeding conditions.

**6)** Maintains thorough knowledge of current methods, techniques, and practices in lactation support.

**7)** Employee participates in self development and educational activities. Maintains skills and is aware of current information through journals and conferences, as evidenced through attendance records.

**8)** Collaborates with Lactation Consultant, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Management in all aspects of the Lactation Consultant Program.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience in lactation as a lactation counselor.

SCHEDULE:

+ 16 hours per week

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

+ Excellent Compensation

+ High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Certification and continuing education reimbursement

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

+ Life insurance

+ First time homebuyer program

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant ExaminersInternational Board of Lactation Consultant ExaminersInternational Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.