Mother Baby Lactation Counselor Registetered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

16h•$39 - $47

About The Position

The Lactation Counselor develops a breastfeeding program that includes parent and staff education, consultation, and follow-up. The counselor serves as a resource for staff, patients, and community members, and advocates for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm. Using a family-centered approach, the counselor assesses patients’ and families’ emotional, cognitive, social, and motivational status in relation to learning and determines educational needs and priorities, which may range from pre-conception through weaning. The role provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in lactation management, addresses the physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their support systems, and delivers care in complex breastfeeding situations to help mothers meet their individual goals. The counselor works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and serves as a consultant, instructor, and mentor or preceptor to healthcare professionals and clients in hospital and community settings. Consultations may be provided in person for inpatients or outpatients, or by telephone. The counselor assists with the design, instruction, and evaluation of internal and external breastfeeding and obstetric education and promotion. The role also supports efficient departmental operations, uses time, supplies, and equipment effectively, and assists with developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures. Other related responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC).
Some experience with lactation support.
Current Georgia licensure is required if working as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred if the applicant is a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Develop a breastfeeding program that includes parent and staff education, consultation, and follow-up.
Serve as a resource for staff, patients, and community members, and advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.
Assess patients’ and families’ emotional, cognitive, social, and motivational status related to learning and determine educational needs and priorities using a family-centered approach.
Provide professional leadership and advanced knowledge in lactation management.
Address the physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or support systems.
Deliver care in complex breastfeeding situations to help mothers attain their individual breastfeeding goals.
Collaborate as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and serve as a consultant, instructor, and mentor or preceptor to healthcare professionals and clients in hospital and community settings.
Provide individual consultations for inpatients, outpatients, and/or by telephone.
Assist in designing, delivering, and evaluating internal and external breastfeeding and obstetric education and promotion.
Organize and use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently and effectively to support departmental operations, cost control, and productivity.
Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.