Registered Nurse RN Lactation Consultant
Core
Provide direct lactation care, education, and support to mothers and babies in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU settings.
Role type
Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Builds
Individualized lactation care plans and education programs for patients and staff
Domain
Healthcare - Obstetrics, Neonatology, Lactation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Breastfeeding assessment, Latch optimization, Pumping education, Feeding plan development, NICU care, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Round on patients in L&D, Postpartum, and NICU to assist with breastfeeding; Provide education on breastfeeding, latching, and pumping; Develop feeding plans; Collaborate with pediatricians and speech therapy; Deliver continuing education programs on lactation; Document assessments and care plans.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC