Lactation Consultant - Women's Center (24hr/wk, variable shift)
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant participates in developing and implementing lactation services, which may include clinical, rental, and retail services. The position provides patient care through individualized consultations and a telephone help line, including education, demonstration, and assistance to mothers and infants with breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of normal nursing care. Consultations may take place before, during, or after a hospital stay. The role may also include staff registered nurse duties. The consultant maintains equipment, supplies, and educational materials; coordinates breast pumps and retail accessories for rental and sale; and may provide prenatal and post-discharge classes and support for breastfeeding mothers. The position contributes to staff education, lactation program policies and materials, continuity of care, continuing education, and breastfeeding-related research and in-services. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency as part of the organization’s High Reliability Organization practices.
Requirements
- Diploma, associate degree, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
- Must obtain Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within six months of hire.
- BSN required within five years of employment.
- Highly developed interpersonal relationship skills.
- Advanced leadership, communication, and clinical skills.
- Thorough understanding of adult education principles.
- Strong knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology related to breastfeeding patients.
- Clinical experience in perinatal areas, with a focus on postpartum care.
Responsibilities
- Provide education, demonstrations, and assistance to mothers and infants to address breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of normal nursing care during individualized sessions before, during, or after a hospital stay.
- Provide patient care through individualized consultation and a telephone help line.
- May perform staff registered nurse duties.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and educational materials needed for patient care.
- Coordinate breast pumps and retail accessories for rental and sales.
- May provide prenatal and post-discharge classes and support for breastfeeding mothers.
- Participate in education and training of other Lactation Nurses.
- Collaborate in writing policies, procedures, standards, and educational materials for the Lactation Program.
- Maintain continuity of care with the Lactation Consultant.
- Pursue continuing education and professional development; remain current by attending workshops, educational meetings, and conferences and reading relevant obstetric, pediatric, and lactation literature.
- May participate in research and planning, apply for CEUs, and implement breastfeeding information in-services for staff.
- Perform job duties with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
