About the unit

6 and 8 Center at Butterworth Hospital are secure units with 20 private beds on each that specialize in Women and Infant Services, specifically postpartum care of Mother Baby couplets, after labor and delivery.  We're here to guide parents through this transitional period, helping to provide education, and support every step of the way.

About Butterworth Hospital 

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals.

Scope of Work

Provides information, instruction, assistance and support to lactating mothers and families. Participates in projects and develops / revises procedures / policies / educational materials / guidelines / educational programs related to lactation issues. Collaborates with and serves as a resource for other health professionals to promote delivery of quality services and patient education within the institution as well as the community.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification; - OR - - Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan and IBCLC certification attainment within one year of placement in the role
• 5 years of relevant experience maternal /child / neonatal intensive care nursing experience and/or lactation education Required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Grand Rapids Hospitals 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Grand Rapids Hospitals 90 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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