Provide direct lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the mother/baby’s dyad’s lactation goals and issues.
Develop evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother’s and infant’s feeding issues.
Design and implement patient education, caregiver development, consultation, research and community involvement.
Support community outreach, education programs and activities.
Maintain knowledge of current lactation theories and research.

Meets educational/licensing requirements for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provide
If in an inpatient setting, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification or equivalent upon hire, with successful completion of IBCLC certification within 24 months of hire
Registered Nurse (RN)
One year of hospital or community-based nursing experience working with breastfeeding mothers and infants
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. This will be required within six months of hire
Will consider candidates with two years of nursing experience in a non-related field or two years of verified lay-experience (paid or voluntary) working with breastfeeding mothers and infants in a hospital-sponsored or community setting under the supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or minimum two years of experience as certified health and wellness educator/instructor
Experience developing and delivering staff education related to breastfeeding management and lactation care
Experience in perinatal nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal intensive care nursing or related field
Experience counseling breastfeeding families inpatient, ambulatory and/or community settings.

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Lactation Consultant

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