Lactation Consultant

ST. LUKES's HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORK • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

The Lactation Consultant at St. Luke's is responsible for promoting and coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation. This role involves consultation with both inpatient and outpatient clients, as well as health professionals, to support breastfeeding initiatives in accordance with the hospital's standards and policies.

Requirements

• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification required.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification within 1 year of hire required.
• RN/BSN or LPN with current license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of lactation experience required.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in maternal/child health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively promotes breastfeeding and assists mothers in reaching their own goals for breastfeeding.
• Develops and implements standards of care and guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers in all areas of the organization.
• Provides outpatient consults for breastfeeding mothers at St. Luke's Baby & Me Support Center.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient, family, and staff breastfeeding education activities, in accordance with current research literature and national standards of care.
• Ensures all staff members are oriented to the infant feeding policy within 6 months of hire.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a reference library of breastfeeding materials appropriate for healthcare providers and mothers.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum classes and support groups on breastfeeding, breast care, and related topics.
• Reviews care routines, policies, procedures, and other aspects of the mother-baby hospital experience with involved clinical staff.
• Collects and analyzes data to determine breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates and other outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree