Role OverviewThe lactation consultant works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and facilitate favorable outcomes in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding. The lactation consultant focuses on health promotion and encourages self-care and parental decision making prenatally and postnatally.
What You Will Do
Provides direct 1:1 patient care at the bedside assisting mothers with infant & maternal positioning, deep latch, and establishment of adequate milk supply. Provides consultation and instruction in basic and complex breastfeeding routines and techniques to new mothers, both inpatient and outpatient.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Serves as a resource for the nursing staff, community, medical staff, and students. Assesses clinical and educational needs of pregnant and lactating women. Collaborates in the development of standards for nursing practice for the breastfeeding family and breastfeeding services.
Requirements
- Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Registered Nurse
- At least 1 year experience working as an RN and IBCLC
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Funds
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
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