OB Lactation Consultant

Primary Tasks

• Make clinical assessments and use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues.
• Identify and establish the lactation and educational needs of the prenatal and postnatal mother and infant.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to outpatient and inpatient, prenatal and postnatal mothers and infants, including follow-up via telephone calls, consultations, letters, and scheduling appointments.
• Cookordinate the delivery of care to pregnant and breastfeeding patients, including scheduling consultations, coordinating referrals, and assisting with resources and orders for breast pumps.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Implement, maintain, and provide staff education on Baby Friendly policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintain responsibility for the Baby Friendly initiative, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met.
• Support ongoing quality improvement in lactation services through staff training, patient education, and consistent application of Baby Friendly practices.
• Work as RN PRN, providing clinical nursing support when needed.

Requirements

• Current Oklahoma RN licensure or multistate licensure
• Current BLS
• Current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)