Registered Nurse RN Lactation Consultant
Core
Provide lactation education and support to mothers and babies in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU settings.
Role type
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Builds
Individualized lactation plans of care and education programs
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics and Neonatology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lactation assessment, breastfeeding education, care plan formulation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Round on patients in L&D, Postpartum, and NICU to assist with breastfeeding; Provide education about breastfeeding, latching, and pumping; Develop feeding plans; Collaborate with pediatricians and speech therapy; Deliver continuing education programs related to lactation; Document assessments and care plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized clinical role