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Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Center and Milk Bank System Manager of Nursing, the Lactation Consultant will provide education and support the breastfeeding family so that breastfeeding will be successful. The Lactation Consultant will adhere to our Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative with implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.  The Lactation Consultant functions independently and collaboratively with members of the perinatal health care team to provide assistance, teaching and support to breastfeeding families. The Lactation Consultant will be able to assess medical conditions of nursing mothers and refer to medical providers if necessary for breastfeeding related issues.  The Lactation Consultant will evaluate outcomes of newborns and verify growth parameters/development milestones while newborn is breastfeeding. The Lactation Consultant will also provide follow-up to breastfeeding patients during post-hospital care with phone calls and outpatient consults.  Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requires high school diploma or GED
Preferably 2 years clinical experience

BLS Certification required by completion of core orientation
Experience working with new mothers and newborns preferred
Teaching experience preferred

Preferred International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or required designation within two years of hire
Required Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS)

Basic computer skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
PATIENT EDUCATION (includes classes, inpatient, outpatient, and community)

Assessing learning needs of patients

Planning and implementing the education process

Develop individualized teaching plan with patients

Complete one to one sessions with patients

Refer patients/families as indicated

Provide feedback to patients regarding progress

Document all data gathered, care given and interventions in EPIC

Evaluate patients/families progress frequently during the teaching process, obtaining feedback from patients/families regarding comprehension of materials

MAINTAINING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY
Record or certificate of attendance or CERPs to meet professional requirements must be maintained.
CLERICAL DUTIES
Meets and greets patients.
Telephone duties.
Scheduling patient appointments.
Letter and memo writing.
OTHER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies patient education needs through data collection and analysis.
Orients new staff to patient education activities, roles and responsibilities.
Maintains a clean, orderly environment
Assists visitors to the Breastfeeding Center with the fitting of maternity belts and bras, general questions and cash register functions.
Inputs data specific for the Breastfeeding Center.
Assists students in their learning experience.

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