Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - Inpatient

Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta involves providing specialized lactation services and education to mothers and infants within a pediatric inpatient setting. The role is integral to the interdisciplinary patient care team, focusing on addressing complex breastfeeding issues and ensuring quality care aligned with the medical center's mission and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Education, Nursing, or related field.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
• Experience in pediatric populations from birth through early childhood.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in care of mothers/infants with complex breastfeeding problems.
• Determines breastfeeding plan and provides instruction and support to mothers breastfeeding children requiring hospitalization.
• Evaluates positive signs of lactogenesis and latching on.
• Evaluates adequacy of breast milk intake and determines appropriate goals.
• Evaluates and monitors any problems or complaints related to breasts or pumping equipment.
• Implements appropriate teaching interventions based on infant's clinical condition, mother's progress, and breastfeeding goals.
• Implements standards of care and policies and procedures for breastfeeding management.
• Designs, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to assess quality control in the collection, transport, storage, and feeding of breast milk to hospitalized infants.
• Designs, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to provide nourishment to breastfeeding mothers of hospitalized infants.
• Assesses use of educational materials to teach patients and healthcare providers.
• Directs lactation training and education of clinical staff.
• Designs and provides lactation management education and competency-based training for nursing and nutrition staff.
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team and participates in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree