Perinatal Clinical Liaison Part-Time

If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to MarisMartinez@mlkch.org

POSITION SUMMARY

The Perinatal Clinical Liaison is responsible for collaborating with outside clinics that serve Martin Luther King Jr Community Hospital (MLKCH), and to facility the flow of patient information to the hospital and back to the clinics. They are responsible for providing educational opportunities to our patients as inpatients and outpatients, as well as collaborating with the Perinatal Educator & Lactation Educator to provide staff education for the Perinatal Staff through in-services, skills validations and management of unit specific competencies related to Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Support and Education. This position requires broad and in-depth knowledge of childbirth education, prenatal education, lactation education and breastfeeding support for both inpatients and outpatients. The Perinatal Clinical Liaison will also be responsible for collaborating with the Lactation Educator and the Perinatal Educator on managing, updating and providing education on perinatal policies related to their role. The Perinatal Clinical Liaison will also be expected to collaborate with the Lactation Educator on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and the maintenance of their designation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops strategies to build and foster relationships with the outlying clinics that have patients that choose to deliver at MLKCH
• Develop and maintain a schedule for making visits to the outlying clinics on a monthly basis
• Coordinate and provide the maternity tours for the Hospital
• Help problem solve any issues that occur between the outlying clinics and the Perinatal Services Department
• Coordinate programs, conducts classes and or provides individualized instruction for both inpatients and outpatients related to childbirth and lactation/breastfeeding education
• Support and provide education to the patients in the community as referred by outlying clinics
• Develops learning objectives and measures outcomes of educational programs for patients and staff
• Coordinate with the Lactation Educator and assist the leadership with the planning and implementation of staff development programs related to lactation and childbirth education
• Works with the Lactation Educator to conducts an annual educational needs assessment for the Perinatal Services division related to childbirth education and lactation and plans activities to meet the needs identified
• Collaborates with the leadership team to develops performance improvement plans for nursing staff related to breastfeeding support
• Participates in organizational and community educational projects related to Perinatal Services, Breastfeeding Support & Lactation Services
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learner concepts
• Demonstrates knowledge of current Childbirth Education, Lactation Support, and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and for providing community educational support
• Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned.
• Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.
• Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
• Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.
• Observes all hospital and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies).

A. Education

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• At least 2 years’ of experience working with OB patients in an inpatient or outpatient setting required
• Internal Board Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) or Internationally Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required
• Childbirth Educator certification preferred
• Doula experience preferred
• Be able to communicate with a variety of relevant entities and facilitate collaborative responsibilities and communication.
• Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to different situations.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

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