RN - Registered Nurse IBCLC - Lactation - Part Time
UAB Medicine
Summary
Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.
Job description
Position Overview
- Department: Lactation
- Schedule: Two, twelve hour shifts, every fourth weekend
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
What You Will Do
Provide lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serve as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor.
- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients' lactation goals and issues. Instruct and demonstrate proper techniques and promote the importance of breastfeeding.
- Identify the need for standard patient teaching plans and assists with their development.
- Act as a liaison to staff and physicians when addressing needs associated with breastfeeding.
- Contribute to the development of data tools to monitor and improve outcomes.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) preferred.
- Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing and required professional licensure at time of hire.
Requirements
- Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
- Certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
UAB Medicine is the academic medical center and healthcare system of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Alabama's largest healthcare provider and one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As part of the UAB Health System, it operates multiple hospitals including UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands, and The Kirklin Clinic, providing comprehensive medical services across primary care, specialty care, and advanced tertiary care. UAB Medicine is renowned for its cutting-edge research, medical education programs, and clinical innovation, consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the United States for various specialties. The institution serves as a major referral center for complex medical cases throughout the Southeast region and plays a critical role in advancing medical science through its integration of clinical care, research, and education. With a strong commitment to community health and medical excellence, UAB Medicine provides advanced treatments in areas such as cancer care, cardiovascular services, neurology, transplantation, and trauma care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.