About this role
Role Overview
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates breastfeeding management for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings by utilizing the nursing process.
- Provides holistic, evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to weaning for women and their families.
- Acts as an advocate for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.
- Provides support for patients, proactively suggests strategies for breastfeeding, and addresses patient issues and concerns.
- Conducts prenatal breastfeeding classes and evaluates educational outcomes.
- Delivers appropriate education for patients and their support/family.
- Provides outpatient care, consultation, and home visits for families experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
- Acts as a clinical expert/resource for staff on subjects related to lactation, including the current standards of practice.
- Facilitates the development of policies that protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
- Participates in the development of educational programs and assesses the educational needs of healthcare providers.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) Certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
- Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire or promotion date.
- Certification by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
Benefits
- generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness