Renee:  I believe you can find a job description under IBCLC or ILCA 
website.  Lactation is a separate entity from nursing. You definitely do 
have a lot to offer.  Good luck!  Carolyn Schindewolf, LCCE, IBCLC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Renee Mandala, MA, CD(DONA)C.L.C." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:16 PM
Subject: non-RN Lactation Educator Job Description


>A big THANK YOU to each of you... I learn so much through the posts and am
> grateful for a place to access this wisdom.
>
> I am an aspiring IBCLC (2008/2009, I hope!) who has been approached by a
> local hospital for a job on the floor. I am not an RN but M.A. Counselling
> Psych, Certified Lactation Counselor, Lactation Educator, Certified Birth 
> &
> Postpartum Doula in private practice x 10 years.(Prior to this, was a 
> hospital
> social worker x 5 years- familiar with medical terminology/mileu)  I've 
> assisted
> over 700 dyads, and LOVE this work.
>
> I recognize that there can be some debate over hospitals hiring non-RNs in
> lactation, but feel I have a lot to offer, and humbly, of course, lots to 
> learn.
>
> Does anyone have a job description/salary range for non-RN lactation
> educators in the hospital setting?  Anything else you could share that 
> might
> support this position would be appreciated.   I would like to influence 
> them to
> hire me.
>
> Many thanks,
> Renee Mandala
> Ojai, CA
>
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