Experienced RN - Lactation Consultant - NICU - Days

Under general supervision, provides specialized service in a hospital or clinic setting to a select group of pre and postnatal mothers and infants.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or withoutan accommodationmay result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive breastfeeding program for both inpatients and outpatients

• Responsible for reviewing andmaintainingall teaching aids. 

• Assistswith the development of an in-house breastfeeding protocol. 

• Reviews andmaintainsa current file of research and literature on breastfeeding for the staff,physiciansand other interested persons. 

• Provides telephone consultations for complicated situations, such as multiple births, premature infants,or forproblem consultations.

• Manages all breastfeeding equipment and aids andresponsiblefor community education to promote breastfeeding. 

GeneralResponsibilities

• Associate’s degreerequired.

Experience Requirements

• In accordance withrequirements to obtain certification as a Lactation Consultant,noexperiencerequired.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current certification from the International Board as Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) andbe registeredthrough the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Associationrequiredupon hire.

• RN License Required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities