Lactation & Child Birth Educator Full Time Days
Company: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in
surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and
innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has
established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric
surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular
services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
Summary Description Coordinates childbirth education in the
outpatient setting. Develops, updates, coordinates and plans
lactation education in the outpatient and inpatient settings in
accordance with state and national standards. Participates in
demonstrating fiscal responsibility. Plans and participates in the
selection, orientation and instruction of lactation staff and
coordinates daily work assignments by facilitating the delivery of
services. Serves as a resource and liaison between lactation
department and other related areas regarding departmental programs,
policies and procedures. Collaborates with other healthcare team
members, as well as, ancillary personnel, physicians, insurance
reimbursers and community agencies. Plans, implements and evaluates
in-service programs for interdisciplinary staff personnel; develops
and maintains protocol/guidelines for the education and management
of patients, providing for and assisting with instruction and
clinical cases. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in
Nursing. License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of
Michigan. Five years experience working with postpartum and Ante
partum patients and their infants. Two years demonstrated
leadership experience coordinating education programs and work of
others. Certification by the International Board of Lactation
Consultant Examiner (IBLCE). Skills Required 1. Analytical ability
to identify opportunities for improvement, provide information and
available resources, respond to patient and physician issues and
concerns and ensure consistent quality patient care. 2.
Communication and/or interpersonal skills to work productively with
all levels of hospital personnel and to oversee the activities of a
small group of personnel. Some discretion and conflict resolution
skills are necessary. Courtesy and listening skills are required to
communicate effectively with employees, patients and their
families. 3. Ability to read and comprehend procedural and
technical literature, as necessary. 4. Teaching abilities to
conduct educational programs for staff, patients, families and
community. 5. Leadership skills to direct others toward objectives
that contribute to the success of the department. 6. Fiscal skills
to monitor and control costs and revenue. Job: Nursing Primary
Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel
Women's Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day Shift Begin:
7:00 AM Shift End: 7:30 PM
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