Lactation Consultant

HCA Healthcare•Panama City, FL

18h

About The Position

The Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding support and education to mothers, babies, patients, and staff. The role includes prenatal and postpartum classes, support groups, bedside lactation rounds, and individualized counseling for breastfeeding concerns. The consultant assesses and documents patient responses, monitors physiological and psychosocial changes related to breastfeeding, and takes appropriate action based on patient assessment. The role also supports quality patient care, patient safety, privacy, cost-effective resource use, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Must hold either International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification.
At least 45 clock hours of education specific to breastfeeding within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare background preferred.
Practice as a breastfeeding consultant preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide breastfeeding support to mothers and babies.
Teach prenatal and postpartum classes promoting the benefits of breastfeeding and conduct support groups for new mothers.
Conduct bedside lactation rounds and help identify and meet the needs of breastfeeding women.
Consult with mothers experiencing breastfeeding problems and provide ongoing individualized counseling.
Plan, teach, and conduct in-service education for nursing staff.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of lactation management.
Participate in unit-based quality improvement processes.
Support quality patient care through effective use of resources and personnel.
Practice and promote customer service in relationships with internal and external customers.
Protect confidential information and advocate for patients’ right to privacy.
Plan and implement breastfeeding and childbirth education and support for patients and staff.
Evaluate and document patient response; monitor and recognize physiological and psychosocial changes related to breastfeeding and take appropriate action based on assessment.
Seek cost controls without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or services delivered.
Use the occurrence reporting system to report potential patient safety issues and follow established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcomes resulting in patient harm.
Attend in-service presentations and complete mandatory education requirements.
Use the Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.
Maintain regular, punctual, and dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.