RN Lactation Consultant - OLGMC NICU - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job educates women, families, health professionals, and the community about breast feeding and human lactation. Facilitates the development of policies which protect, promote, and support breastfeeding; acts as an advocate for breastfeeding and provides evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to weaning for women and their families. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
2 years of experience in maternal-child health nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
3 years of experience in lactation consulting.

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates lactating patient needs by providing up-to-date and accurate information and appropriate lactation assistance, applying age specific knowledge that’s relevant to the care of the patient.
Provides anticipatory guidance to promote best breastfeeding practices and minimize the potential for breastfeeding problems or complications.
Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program and maintains appropriate consult documentation and statistics.
Evaluates products related to lactation and makes recommendations regarding their benefits to patients.
Provides information for access to breastfeeding equipment and devices appropriate for the lactating mother and breastfeeding infant.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.