Lactation Consultant
Summary
The Certified Lactation Consultant shall be responsible for helping to breastfeed women and families define and achieve their breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding education and counseling are an integral part of the care provided by the lactation consultant. The Lactation Consultant enhances the knowledge and strengths of the breastfeeding woman and her support systems. Establish priorities based on the individual needs of each breastfeeding mother, infant, child and family. Develops a plan of care based on individual concerns and problems, formulates expected outcomes and arranges for follow-up evaluation. Respects the unique cultural and ethnic attitudes of our patient populations with respect to breastfeeding. Demonstrates competency in lactation consultation practice. Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to coordinate patient care and discharge plans. Maintains effective communication with staff, physicians, clients and families, also within the unit and with other departments.
Training and Experience
Licenses: Current license in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
Other certifications as required in a specialty area.
Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
Education: Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
Certification: Certification as a Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners is required.
Skills: Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation.