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About the Role
Our pediatric office is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support new families. This role involves one-on-one consultations with mothers and newborns regarding latch, supply, and pumping, as well as leading a weekly breastfeeding support group.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in the Clinical Competencies for the Practice of an IBCLC.
- Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and consults with physicians and other appropriate individuals.
- Serves as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
- Collaborates with the mother, primary nurse, physician, and related health team members in managing lactation and breastfeeding.
- Integrates knowledge, evidence-based practice, and assessment skills, incorporating age and culture-specific care.
- Assists the primary nurse in formulating a nursing care plan for lactation and breastfeeding establishment.
- Collaborates with the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems, suggesting treatment approaches and outcomes.
- Develops, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
- Monitors and evaluates office practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
- Participates in Quality Improvement for regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, lactation, and breastfeeding.
- Collaborates with Leadership in program development.
- Designs and implements educational programs for families and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation through prenatal and post-natal classes.
- Re-evaluates needs with leadership for program development and growth.
- Assists the health care team in maintaining current knowledge and competency with breastfeeding through educational programs.
- Develops and maintains discharge support resources.
- Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching, responses, and understanding.
- Ensures patient education and instructions are consistent with the physician or designee.
- Follows up with lactating moms via telephone or video call for support.
Requirements
- 1-3 years experience preferred
- IBCLC certification (or CLC)
- Calm and kind demeanor
- Comfortable leading a group
- Newborn care class experience a plus
- Lamaze instructor certification a plus
- Doula services a plus
- Insurance credentialing a plus but not required
Skills
- Lactation consulting
- Breastfeeding support
- Group facilitation
- Clinical competencies for IBCLC practice
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Program development
- Quality Improvement
Experience Level
- 1-3 years experience preferred
Education Level
- IBCLC certification (or CLC)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Company
- Our pediatric office is looking for a Lactation Consultant to help new families get off to a good start.