Lactation Consultant - Postpartum

Core Responsibilities

• Lactation Program Leadership & Education
• Develop and implement standards of care and breastfeeding guidelines
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for breastfeeding mothers and healthcare staff
• Provide comprehensive lactation consultations to postpartum patients
• Perform breastfeeding assessments including latch evaluation, milk transfer, feeding patterns, and maternal-infant interaction
• Develop individualized lactation care plans and provide follow-up support as appropriate
• Assess and manage common lactation complications including engorgement, mastitis, nipple trauma, low milk supply, and related concerns
• Respond effectively and calmly in emergency patient situations in accordance with established protocols
• Anticipate potential problems and intervene appropriately
• Document patient care in a timely, accurate, and concise manner
• Maintain legible records in accordance with clinic directives
• Operate and maintain proficiency in automated systems including MHS GENESIS, ADS, CIS, and other clinical information systems
• Participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) activities as directed
• Maintain and respond to DOD email and voicemail communications as required
• Maintain productivity comparable to peers performing similar services
• Participate in peer review and the MTF Performance Improvement Program
• Comply with infection control policies, aseptic techniques, and universal precautions
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of infectious waste
• Attend and complete all required annual training including disaster preparedness, infection control, Sexual Harassment prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, CBRNE, MHS GENESIS training, and other mandatory MTF training
• Provide in-service education and clinical direction to supporting government personnel (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students)

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years as a Registered Nurse
• Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to clinical competence
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, Current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)