Certified Lactation Counselor Registered Nurse / RN

Overview

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Description

The Lactation Counselor is responsible for developing 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. This individual:

• 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.

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Additional Details

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