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Job description
The Certified Lactation Consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, mentor to nurses and healthcare professionals, and patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the Women’s Center to develop feeding plans for the normal newborn, preterm infant, and complex feeding conditions resulting in resolution to inpatient breastfeeding problems. Utilizes current lactation theories and research to develop evidence based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues/goals. Assist with planning and development of ongoing staff education and orientation. Assist with unit acquisition of equipment and supplies. Assist with development and maintenance of breastfeeding rentals and product sales. Assist with development, review, and revision of hospital policies, care plans, and patient literature which relate to breastfeeding.
Develop and revise a charting system for documentation, teaching, and progress notes. Assist with development of future lactation department services: telephone support; outpatient clinics; employee lactation program. Maintain statistics to assess the effectiveness of IBCLC services. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that model the hospital’s mission, vision, and facility goals.
Qualifications
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or included in education plan.
Minimum of 5 yrs experience in Women’s Services
Minimum of 3 yrs experience in Lactation Services (recommended)
NRP
BLS
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Knowledgeable JCAHO rules, regulations and standards
Ability to make independent sound nursing decisions
Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus and adaptability
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Worksite address
frisco, TX, 75034, US
Who can apply
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