Certified Lactation Consultant - Women & Newborns - Casual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding education and support for mothers and babies at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This is a casual, as-needed position with rotating shifts. The consultant supports families during pregnancy and after delivery, respects each client's right to make choices that fit her situation, and provides individual consultations, support groups, and telephone assistance to discharged mothers. The role assesses mothers and infants and develops plans of care. It includes coaching families on breastfeeding positions, latch, feeding frequency and duration, infant output, effective breastfeeding, and milk transfer. The consultant also helps mothers anticipate feeding issues and advises employed breastfeeding mothers about breast pumps, maintaining milk supply, and breast milk storage.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
1–2 years of lactation experience.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification strongly preferred at hire and required within 3 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
IBCLC certification required within 2 years of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to work in a variety of teaching settings.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide age-specific care that supports customer and patient understanding and comfort with treatment.
Provide ongoing breastfeeding education during pregnancy and respect each client's right to make choices appropriate to her situation.
Teach breastfeeding families through individual consultations and support groups.
Provide education and support for breastfeeding mothers and babies; assess mother and infant and develop a plan of care.
Instruct and coach mothers on breastfeeding positions, latch-on, feeding frequency and duration, and infant output.
Coach effective breastfeeding and milk transfer from mother to infant.
Maintain ongoing professional education on breastfeeding issues.
Instruct mothers on anticipating feeding issues.
Counsel employed breastfeeding mothers about breast pumps, maintaining milk supply, and breast milk storage.
Provide telephone support for mothers after discharge.