Lactation Consultant
Scope of Position
The Lactation Consultant (LC) collaborates with the patient care team, other health care professionals and the community to provide patients with breast feeding knowledge and skill. The LC is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and evaluation of breast-feeding education for the Department of Women and Infants Nursing and the Medical Center.
Position Summary
Responsible for assessing, planning, managing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating breast feeding education provided to patients and their family/support persons by the patient care team in Department of Women’s and Infants Nursing. The LC prioritizes breast feeding education needs of patients and collaborates with the patient care team and other health care providers. Ongoing community education and agency collaboration is essential.
Minimum Qualifications For Hire
- Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field desired.
- Current Ohio license, certification as a lactation consultant preferred.
- Previous nursing experience in a relevant healthcare setting preferred.
- Prior patient education and women and infant nursing experience desired.
Ongoing
- Maintain Ohio RN license.
- Maintain knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Attain IBCLC within one year of hire if not already certified.
Hours
The Lactation Consultant is a key member of the Women’s and Infant Services team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This role provides expert lactation support, education, and counseling to mothers and families, promoting successful breastfeeding outcomes through evidence-based care. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the Lactation Consultant supports patients across the perinatal continuum while advancing patient-centered, family-focused care in a leading academic medical center.