Lactation Consultant - Part-time

The Lactation Consultant under the supervision of the Director and/or Clinical Manager is responsible for conducting ongoing assessments patient and family education and identifying and correcting variances from the Breastfeeding Center Program. S/he plans organizes implements and evaluates services that are consistent with overall needs of breastfeeding women. This position may be caring for adolescents and adults.

Patient Care/Education
* Completes assessment of the patient seeking expertise.

* Implements changes in plan according to patients individual needs.

* Prioritizes and problem solves to meet changes in patient status/condition.

* Utilizes pain scale in pain assessment; includes assessment of pain.

* Implements provider orders relating to Breastfeeding services.

* Participates in follow up services and patient education.

* Provides Family Centered Care.

* Demonstrates ability to travel to other departments.

* Provides breastfeeding education and support skills to families staff and providers.

* Responds to RN request for inpatient consultation.

* Directs and delivers breastfeeding services and supplies.

* Develops the patient plan of care for breastfeeding mothers.

* Assists and/or performs procedures.

Communication/Documentation
* Documents assessments interventions and patient responses.

* Communicates and documents patient/family learning needs.

* Documents interventions and patient response to interventions and any changes in patients condition/status.

* Communicates patient information to provider.

Administrative
* Completes evaluation of services and program goals.

* Makes referrals.

* Leases supplies and equipment.

* Assists in data collection.

Collaboration
* Involves Perinatal SW in designated patient populations.

* Works with providers and staff to enhance their skills and understanding of the program.

Education
* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.

* Focuses on personal development areas engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.

* Work collaboratively with peers and other health care providers and participating in ongoing inservice and educational seminars.

* Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.

Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safetyrelated incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safetyrelated training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.

* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required jobspecific training in the specified time frame.

* Maintains knowledge of Breastfeeding Center protocols and all practice guidelines/general operating practices.

Education
High School Diploma or GED Required

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Certification & Licensures
National Certification as IBCLC Required

BLS (American Heart Association) Required

Experience

Hands on experience supporting and educating breastfeeding women Required

Evaluation of Services experience Required

Program Development Preferred

Bilingual Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.