Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant, Specialty Lactation - Part time
18 days ago
Beaumont
Description Summary: The Registered Nurse Lactation Counselor provides expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, enhance breastfeeding success, and ensure mothers and infants receive optimal care. The Lactation Counselor works closely with lactation consultants, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care, provide education, and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge. The role also includes patient education, staff training, and promotion of lactation resources. Responsibilities: • Educate mothers and families about proper breastfeeding techniques, infant feeding cues, and the benefits of breastfeeding., • Develop and implement personalized care plans that support breastfeeding success., • Provide emotional support and encouragement to empower families to meet their breastfeeding goals., • Document all interactions, assessments, and care provided in accordance with hospital policies and patient privacy regulations., • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for breastfeeding families., • Communicate and coordinate effectively with hospital staff to ensure lactation needs are addressed during hospital stays and post-discharge., • Provide individualized lactation support to mothers and infants through outpatient follow-up, including in-person visits and telephone consultations., • Assess breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, milk supply, and overall breastfeeding goals., • Address common lactation challenges, including sore nipples, low milk supply, latch issues, and breastfeeding pain, using evidence-based strategies., • Assist in the training and education of hospital staff, including nurses and other healthcare providers, to ensure accurate and consistent lactation information is provided to patients., • Contribute to the development and improvement of lactation services, ensuring they align with current evidence-based guidelines. Education/Skills • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required, • In hospital experience preferred, • Outpatient follow-up care experience preferred, • In-depth knowledge of lactation practices, breastfeeding management, and maternal-infant health required, • Must have strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to address patient needs effectively, • Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills required, • Must be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and support diverse patient populations, • RN License in the state of employment or compact required, • IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification required TBD Work Type: Part Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.