Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Lactation Consultant

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Lactation consultant provides counsel to patients in the inpatient and the outpatient setting. The Lactation consultant makes assessments in person or on the phone, providing guidance for breastfeeding issues, including but not limited to difficult latch, low milk supply, insufficient weight gain, and prematurity. The Lactation Consultant makes appropriate referrals to members of the interdisciplinary team. The Lactation Consultant assists in the development and teaching of lactation education to nursing and medical staff. The Lactation Consultant performs related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:.5 FTE; Primarily day shifts. Other shifts as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Completion of a healthcare related program (e.g. physician, physician assistant, registered nurse, respiratory therapy). Two years' experience in same or similar role in lieu of completion of healthcare related program is accepted.
• Current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) required upon hire.
• Knowledge of lactation physiology, breastfeeding techniques, basic and complicated lactation problem solving techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate to all ages of mothers and their companions
• Knowledge of teaching and learning principles
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of patient care staff, non-patient care staff, patients, families, general public and external agencies
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to perform basic word processing on a computer
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to participate on an interdisciplinary treatment team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months (1,040 hours) of clinical experience in maternal/child
• Six months (1,040 hours) experience as a lactation consultant
• Current certification/Licensure in applicable field