Job Details

Lactation Consultant

The lactation consultant promotes breastfeeding within the institution and community by development, coordination and evaluation of breastfeeding care to meet the needs of families, staff and physicians. LCs assist inpatients and outpatients on routine basis as needed. Offers breastfeeding classes and support group facilitation for the community.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Experience

Three years healthcare experience in women or children

License/Registration/Certifications

IBCLC within one year of hire

SC RN License

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Certified Lactation Counselor (not eligible for certification pay in this role)

Core Job Responsibilities

Obtain and document appropriate history of the breastfeeding mother and infant by collecting objective and subjective data.

Plan and evaluate care based on identified concerns or problems.

Implement plan of care using appropriate procedures, techniques, equipment and instructions

Evaluate, modify and document planned interventions as needed to effect positive outcomes for breastfeeding mother and infant

Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved in care of client.

Provide mechanism for follow-up care and referral to community services and support groups as needed.

Provide education to parents and families to encourage informed decision making about infant and child feeding.

Provide anticipatory teaching in breastfeeding classes to promote ideal breastfeeding practices.

Maintain loaner and rental breast pump program and counsel clients regarding their use, as well as use of various other breastfeeding devices.

Communicates with Womens Services Breastfeeding Committee as requested or necessary

Develop and maintain materials for breastfeeding classes, programs, support groups and special events

Maintain and expand knowledge/ skills for lactation consultant and Baby Friendly practice by participating in continuing education.

Other Duties as Assigned