Lactation Consultant - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune Township, NJ

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, intervention, and education regarding breastfeeding to childbearing families who choose to breastfeed their infants. The consultant provides services across all areas of the Hackensack Meridian Health Network, communicates with professional staff regarding breastfeeding patients, documents teaching and interventions, and assists with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.

Requirements

Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification.
Minimum of 2 years of OB nursing experience.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification in current active status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and/or Master of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ understanding of signs of adequate milk transfer and their ability to independently perform breastfeeding techniques.
Assess patients’ understanding of inadequate infant nutrition, breastfeeding concerns, and available follow-up assistance.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies by applying appropriate knowledge of growth and developmental stages during patient interactions and interventions.
Communicate essential breastfeeding skills and information to mothers and families through verbal and written communication and demonstration.
Make follow-up phone calls to breastfeeding patients within one week of discharge to assess outcomes and address concerns.
Formulate age-specific, patient- and family-centered goals and outcomes based on assessment data.
Establish and coordinate a patient- and family-focused plan of care that is prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
Plan work within allotted hours and manage time effectively to provide satisfactory patient contact regarding breastfeeding support and education.
Document teaching and interventions provided to breastfeeding families.
Assist with nursing staff competencies and physician education regarding breastfeeding.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.