SJCH Lactation Consultant

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant provides care to meet the lactation needs of the patient population on the Mother Baby Unit, Neonatal ICU, pediatric cardiac ICU, pediatric and adult units as needed. The lactation team members rotate through the various units. Lactation consultants practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice of IBLCE. The Lactation Consultant provides evidence-based lactation support and clinical management within a framework of systematic problem-solving in collaboration with the client and other members of the health care team. The lactation team conducts daily breastfeeding rounds on the inpatient Mother Baby Unit and high-risk neonatal nurseries with mothers and infants who have identified lactation problems and those who require ongoing support. The Lactation Consultant coordinates counseling, equipment and support of mothers who are breast pumping for their high-risk infants. The Lactation Consultant completes assessments, develops appropriate interventions, assists and teaches clients and documents consults in EPIC. The Lactation Consultant provides education and preceptor opportunities for various health care professionals, including nurses, nursing students, medical students, residents, fellows, and dietitians. Participation in lactation related committees is also required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Required to obtain and maintain an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification as an IBCLC within 1 year of hire.
• A minimum of three years of work experience as a registered nurse required with at least 1 year of experience practicing as an IBCLC in a high-volume Baby Friendly designated hospital preferred.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Will also consider Registered Dieticians (RD), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Physical Therapists (PT).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of work experience as a registered nurse required with at least 1 year of experience practicing as an IBCLC in a high-volume Baby Friendly designated hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to meet the lactation needs of the patient population
• Practice in accordance with the Standards of Practice of IBLCE
• Provide evidence-based lactation support and clinical management
• Conduct daily breastfeeding rounds
• Coordinate counseling, equipment and support of mothers who are breast pumping
• Complete assessments, develops appropriate interventions, assists and teaches clients and documents consults in EPIC
• Provide education and preceptor opportunities for various health care professionals
• Participate in lactation related committees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees