Lactation Consultant

Aizer Health•Monroe, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

At Aizer Health, we are not just a healthcare facility – we are a provider of transformative care, powered by compassion and innovation. As a leading Federally Qualified Community Health Center, we are rewriting the script on what quality healthcare means, one patient interaction at a time. We provide every patient with the highest quality care possible and emphasize a relationship-based approach that caters to the whole person. Our rapidly growing Center offers world-class services that include Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Dentistry, Optometry, Women’s Health, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, and select specialty services. We provide holistic services that uplift and empower our community. Step into a realm where excellence meets empathy. Our cutting-edge technology, unwavering support system, and robust infrastructure empower our team to deliver unparalleled care. Experience the warmth of a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your growth is nurtured and celebrated. Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our community. The Lactation Consultant specializes in providing patient-centered care by supporting mothers and infants in achieving successful breastfeeding experiences. This role involves conducting thorough assessments of breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, and maternal milk production to address individualized breastfeeding challenges and goals. The focus is on empowering mothers through education and guidance to promote optimal maternal and infant health. The consultant champions maternal and infant wellness by offering compassionate support and evidence-based lactation management strategies, ensuring mothers feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey by addressing concerns, providing practical solutions, and fostering a nurturing environment for breastfeeding success. Collaborating closely with healthcare providers and breastfeeding support networks, the consultant tailors lactation plans to meet the unique needs of each mother-baby dyad. As a primary resource for lactation support, the consultant facilitates clear communication between mothers, healthcare providers, and support services. They coordinate follow-up care, referrals to lactation clinics or specialists, and provide ongoing guidance to maintain continuity of breastfeeding care. Efficient management of lactation-related documentation and follow-up appointments enhances maternal and infant health outcomes. The consultant conducts comprehensive lactation assessments and provides evidence-based interventions to resolve breastfeeding challenges such as latch issues, milk supply concerns, and infant feeding difficulties. Collaborating with healthcare teams, they promote holistic health management by integrating lactation support into maternal and infant care plans. Continuous evaluation and adjustment of breastfeeding strategies ensure personalized care and optimal breastfeeding outcomes. The consultant also upholds rigorous standards of lactation care, including infection control measures, hygiene practices, and ethical guidelines, providing safe and supportive lactation environments, ensuring privacy and comfort for mothers and infants during consultations and breastfeeding assessments. Adherence to professional standards and best practices in lactation consulting supports positive health outcomes and enhances the breastfeeding experience for mothers and families.

Requirements

Degree of Nursing or Midwifery is required
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is required
6 month's experience with inpatient lactation programs and/or knowledge of the types of clinical breastfeeding issues seen in the early postpartum, neonatal and pediatric populations

Nice To Haves

Electronic Medical Records preferred

Responsibilities

Specialize in providing patient-centered care by supporting mothers and infants in achieving successful breastfeeding experiences.
Conduct thorough assessments of breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, and maternal milk production to address individualized breastfeeding challenges and goals.
Focus on empowering mothers through education and guidance to promote optimal maternal and infant health.
Champion maternal and infant wellness by offering compassionate support and evidence-based lactation management strategies.
Ensure mothers feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey by addressing concerns, providing practical solutions, and fostering a nurturing environment for breastfeeding success.
Collaborate closely with healthcare providers and breastfeeding support networks, tailoring lactation plans to meet the unique needs of each mother-baby dyad.
Facilitate clear communication between mothers, healthcare providers, and support services.
Coordinate follow-up care, referrals to lactation clinics or specialists, and provide ongoing guidance to maintain continuity of breastfeeding care.
Efficiently manage lactation-related documentation and follow-up appointments.
Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to resolve breastfeeding challenges such as latch issues, milk supply concerns, and infant feeding difficulties.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote holistic health management by integrating lactation support into maternal and infant care plans.
Continuously evaluate and adjust breastfeeding strategies to ensure personalized care and optimal breastfeeding outcomes.
Uphold rigorous standards of lactation care, including infection control measures, hygiene practices, and ethical guidelines.
Provide safe and supportive lactation environments, ensuring privacy and comfort for mothers and infants during consultations and breastfeeding assessments.
Adhere to professional standards and best practices in lactation consulting.