Lactation Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Lactation Counselor develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education consultation and follow-up. Acts as a resource person for staff patients and community members and advocates for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm

Assesses patient and family emotional cognitive social and motivational status relative to learning and determines their educational needs and priorities using a family centered approach. Educational needs may range from pre-conception through time of weaning. Provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management. Addresses the physiological emotional developmental psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family/support system Delivers patient care in complex multiple problem breastfeeding situations to assist the mother to attain her individual breastfeeding goals. Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team as a Consultants instructors and mentors/preceptors to other health care professionals and clients in the hospital and community settings. Provides individual consultation via inpatient outpatient and/or telephone. Assists in the design instruction and evaluation of internal and external breastfeeding/OB education and promotion. Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control cost and ensure productivity by organizing and utilizing time supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively. Assists in the development implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures. Performs other related responsibilities as required.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC). Bachelors degree preferred. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred if a RN. Current GA Licensure required if a Registered Nurse. Must have some experience with lactation support.




PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.



ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

EEO/AA Statement: Emory does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status or on any basis prohibited by applicable law. The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. Based on established hospital/department/unit standards employees may not perform all duties listed in this job description.