Lactation Counselor

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

41d

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Lactation Counselor develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education, consultation and follow-up. Acts as a resource person for staff, patients, and community members and advocates for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm Assesses patient and family, emotional, cognitive, social and motivational status relative to learning and determines their educational needs and priorities using a family centered approach. Educational needs may range from pre-conception through time of weaning. Provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management. Addresses the physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family/support system Delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem breastfeeding situations to assist the mother to attain her individual breastfeeding goals. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team as a Consultants, instructors and mentors/preceptors to other health care professionals and clients in the hospital and community settings. Provides individual consultation via inpatient, outpatient and/or telephone. Assists in the design, instruction and evaluation of internal and external breastfeeding/OB education and promotion. Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control cost and ensure productivity by organizing and utilizing time, supplies, and equipment efficiently and effectively. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures. Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC).
Bachelors degree preferred.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred if a RN.
Current GA Licensure required if a Registered Nurse.
Must have some experience with lactation support.

Responsibilities

Develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education, consultation and follow-up.
Acts as a resource person for staff, patients, and community members and advocates for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm
Assesses patient and family, emotional, cognitive, social and motivational status relative to learning and determines their educational needs and priorities using a family centered approach.
Provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management.
Addresses the physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family/support system
Delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem breastfeeding situations to assist the mother to attain her individual breastfeeding goals.
Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team as a Consultants, instructors and mentors/preceptors to other health care professionals and clients in the hospital and community settings.
Provides individual consultation via inpatient, outpatient and/or telephone.
Assists in the design, instruction and evaluation of internal and external breastfeeding/OB education and promotion.
Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control cost and ensure productivity by organizing and utilizing time, supplies, and equipment efficiently and effectively.
Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures.
Performs other related responsibilities as required.