Lactation Consultant IBCLC Weekend Casual
About The Position
The Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) provides lactation support to breastfeeding patients and their families. The role involves assessing needs, planning and providing interventions, and evaluating breastfeeding and human lactation support in a variety of situations, including anticipatory guidance and prevention of problems. The consultant documents consultations accurately and promptly and communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals. The Lactation Consultant works as part of a multidisciplinary health care team and serves as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies. The role also includes supporting clinical care, developing and evaluating policies and programs, providing education to families, the community, and health care staff, and maintaining discharge support resources. Working conditions may include exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, or tissue, as well as accidents, injuries, illness, and unpredictable emergency or crisis situations. The role may occasionally involve irregular hours and pressure from multiple calls and inquiries.
Requirements
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
- Previous clinical experience providing lactation education and breastfeeding care.
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer and charting skills.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in the Clinical Competencies for the Practice of an IBCLC.
- Consult with physicians and other appropriate individuals as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, serving as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
- Collaborate with mothers, primary nurses, physicians, and other health team members in managing lactation and breastfeeding.
- Integrate evidence-based knowledge and assessment skills that account for age- and culture-related care.
- Assist the primary nurse in formulating a care plan to establish lactation and breastfeeding.
- Collaborate with the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding concerns and suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
- Develop, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
- Monitor and evaluate hospital practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
- Participate in quality improvement related to regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, lactation, and breastfeeding.
- Collaborate with OB/Ped Leadership in developing programs.
- Design and provide educational programs for families and the community, including prenatal breastfeeding classes and post-natal support groups.
- Re-evaluate program needs with leadership to support program development and growth.
- Develop educational programs to help the health care team maintain current breastfeeding knowledge and competency.
- Develop and maintain discharge support resources.
- Document patient and family teaching, responses, and understanding in the medical record, and ensure education and instructions are consistent with those of the physician or designee.
- Follow up with lactating mothers who seek consultation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- Benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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