Lactation Consultant - Mother Baby / Nights
Core
Provides lactation support, education, and assistance to mothers and families in a hospital setting, including inpatient and outpatient care.
Role type
Lactation Consultant (RN)
Builds
Breastfeeding support services and education programs for mothers and families
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics and Mother Baby Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lactation assessment, breastfeeding education, patient care coordination, clinical documentation, community outreach, scheduling flexibility
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Initiates and maintains regular contact with mothers throughout the baby's hospital stay; Provides post-discharge outpatient care and services; Serves as a clinical and education resource related to lactation; Works closely with staff to facilitate provisions of lactation support services; Represents the hospital at community activities and educational programs; Coordinates patient care activities with nursing and ancillary departments
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires new certification within 2 years)