Lactation Consultant- PT- Days @ LHAAMC

Position Objective

Counsels mothers with breastfeeding problems and conducts bedside lactation rounds daily.

About the role

Provides breastfeeding support and teaching to patients and families utilizing knowledge of personality, counseling skills, and family and group theory. Consistently assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies. Develops and individualizes a breastfeeding plan of care for each mother-baby couple in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of the breastfeeding plan of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions. Participates in communication and decision-making activities of the lactation services and the maternal-child health service. Selects appropriate breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental. Oversees breast pump rentals and retail sales within lactation services. Creates a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients. Plans, teaches, and conducts in-service education for staff and students including orientation of new staff. Plans, organizes, and delivers lactation services to all breastfeeding patients, both inpatient and outpatient. Possesses excellent oral and written communications skills. Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards. Establishes effective collaborative relationships with other members of the health team as it relates to breastfeeding. Participates in quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program. Oversees the financial performance of lactation services.

Essential Job Duties

• Utilize knowledge of personality, counseling skills, and family and group theory when providing breastfeeding support and teaching to breastfeeding patients and families.
• Assess patients/families to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Develop and individualize a breastfeeding plan of care for each mother-baby couple in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the breastfeeding plan of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
• Select appropriate breastfeeding related supplies for retail sale and for rental.
• Oversee breast pump rentals and retail sales within lactation services.
• Create a milieu that promotes learning for staff and patients.
• Plan, teach, and conduct in-service education for staff and students including orientation of new staff.
• Deliver lactation services to all breastfeeding patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Participate in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
• Establish effective collaborative relationships with other members of the health team as it relates to breastfeeding.
• Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program.
• Oversee the financial performance of lactation services.

Qualifications

• Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse by Maryland Board of Nursing or current graduate of Medical School.
• Required License/Certifications: International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) certification, Registered Nurse license (for RN applicants), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Skills

Possesses excellent oral and written communications skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
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Pay Range

$45—$57 USD