Lactation Consultant RN-Inpt AntePos--Wom-Child Nursing-27327

Responsibilities

• Perform expert lactation assessments and skills by consistently identifying, assessing, and solving issues within scope of practice; demonstrates expert clinical judgment in complicated lactation/human milk scenarios.
• Develop and implement feeding plans (breastfeeding, pumping, supplementation).
• Performs initial and on-going assessments of the parent/baby dyad’s lactation goals.
• Affords assistance in evaluating procedures, developing, and implementing the safe handling of milk fed in the postpartum unit.
• Provide equitable care to diverse populations, including those with cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic challenges.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Serve as a resource for healthcare staff across various departments.
• Deliver evidence-based education to OB services staff.
• Revise policies to reflect current lactation research and evidence-based practices.
• Plan and lead breastfeeding support groups for OB patients and members of the Rush community.
• Monitor and evaluate quality and safety issues related to lactation practices.
• Stay updated with lactation research and pursue continuing education.
• Actively engage in professional organizations, workshops, and seminars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN license in Illinois.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in maternal/child nursing.