Lactation Consultant
Core
Provides breastfeeding knowledge and skills to patients and families, planning and evaluating breastfeeding education within the Women and Infant Nursing department.
Role type
Lactation Consultant (Clinical)
Builds
Patient care and education programs for breastfeeding
Domain
Healthcare / Women and Infants
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Nursing, Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC), patient education, care coordination
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, prior nursing experience in relevant care setting, prior patient education experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Collaborate with patient care teams and healthcare professionals, assess and plan breastfeeding education, coordinate and evaluate education provided to patients and families, prioritize patient education needs, engage in community education and agency collaboration
Seniority
Mid-level Clinical