As a Lactation Consultant RN, you'll create a breastfeeding plan. Educate parents and staff, update protocols, provide consultation. Ensure infants and parents are well by guiding them in breastfeeding.
Encourage breastfeeding for infant health. Offer consultations, materials, and classes to help parents and medical team.
Evaluate parent and baby interest in breastfeeding.
Provide specialized help for mothers. Offer bedside consultations and follow-up visits in hospital.
Keep the medical staff updated, providing education about breastfeeding protocols, care plans, and recent information.
Document all the teachings and responses, and communicate these findings to the relevant staff members.
Regularly assess the efficiency of the breastfeeding program and make necessary changes if required.
Participate in collecting data and reporting on neonatal outcomes, specifically those related to breastfeeding.
Provide parents with information and demonstrations about breast pump rentals or purchases, if required.
Associate degree in nursing.
A minimum of (2) two years of experience in Lactation Consultant and Mother/Baby (level III or higher) RN experience.
Texas RN.
BLS.
Certified Lactation Consultant or International Lactation Certification. CLC: Certified Lactation Consultant OR IBCLC: International Lactation Certification.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact positively with diverse people.
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer skills to use software, enter data, keep records secure, and scan with a handheld device.