RN - LACTATION CONSULTANT

JOB TITLE: Birth Center Lactation Consultant

REPORTS TO: Unit Director

WRITTEN: October 2024

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for providing lactation management services to expectant and new parents in the Birth Center. These functions are performed in accordance with the hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of State Board approved School of Nursing
2. Previous experience maternal-child health nursing and lactation consulting
3. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
4. Educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:

1. Education- ADN or BSN required
2. Certificated in Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
3. Demonstrates ability to lead, organize, manage, and develop lactation programs and classes
4. Membership preferred in professional nursing organization

1. Proactively and positively deal with continual change
2. Ability and track record of creating, communicating and implementing plans and projects in ways that increase team productivity and goal accomplishment

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work hours will be varied to meet departmental needs.
2. Plans, teaches, and evaluates classes for expectant and new breast-feeding mothers in the Birth Center.
3. Creates an environment that promotes learning for staff and patients
4. Conducts bedside lactation rounds daily
5. Consults with mothers having breastfeeding problems both in person and on the phone
6. Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the Lactation Center and maternity services.
7. Works collaboratively with medical suppliers for breast pump rentals and retail sales
8. Plans, teaches and conducts in-service education for Birth Center staff.
9. Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
10. Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program
11. Carries out other duties as assigned

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions

of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements

that may be inherent in the position.