Lead Lactation Consultant

White Plains Hospital Center•White Plains, NY

55d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Lead Lactation Coordinator collaborates with other lactation consultants to provide patient care and education (parental, inpatient and outpatient), oversees regulatory processes related to human donor milk, and manages program and submissions related to the organization's Baby-Friendly designation.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration.
BSN Degree required.
Knowledge of current nursing, lactation, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care
Certification from the IBCLE (International Board of Certified Lactation Examiners) with a certification of IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
BLS, NRP and ACLS certification is required.
Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Programs

Responsibilities

Plans, implements and evaluates the Lactation orientation and in-service programs for nursing, providers, and other staff on an on-going basis to assure appropriate documentation and skill competency.
Organizes patient education classes and outpatient lactation resources.
Ensures Human Donor Milk program is in alignment with regulatory agencies via documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures
Directs baby-friendly initiative in partnership with WPH providers and administrators to ensure the compliance and maintenance of the designation
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates data related to infant feeding and best practices.
Provides direct patient care as a staff nurse as needed.
Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions
Collaborates and communicates with the health care team
Integrates patient rights into work practice
Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control
Develops and participates in Performance Improvement initiatives
Completes competency requirements as well as CERP requirements to maintain IBCLC Certification
Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
Attends and presents at staff meetings as required/requested
Utilizes cost containment practices
Adheres to all WPHC policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals
Functions as a resource person regarding lactation issues, to hospital staff, physicians and patients
Performs all other related duties as assigned.