Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant

White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title : Lactation Consultant

Job Code : 300220

Department / Location :

Mother-Baby Unit

FLSA Status : Non-

exempt

Reports to : Nurse Manager

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the lactation consultant provides direct patient care. The Lactation Consultant collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of lactation services to mother-baby dyad. The Lactation Consultant assesses lactation needs of the mother-baby dyad, plans care, implements, and evaluates the lactation interventions in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures and standards both inpatient and outpatient. He / she provides education / instruction to parents prenatally in the classroom setting and collects data related to Baby Friendly Designation and other quality initiatives. He / she demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the Lactation orientation and inservice programs for nursing and physician staff members on an on-going basis to assure appropriate documentation and skill competency.
• Facilitates patient education classes and outpatient lactation resources.
• Ensures Human Donor Milk processes are in alignment with regulatory agencies via documentation and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in data collection, education / instruction related to Baby Friendly initiative in partnership with WPH providers and administrators to ensure the compliance and maintenance of the designation.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Integrates patient rights into work practice.
• Provides direct patient care as a staff RN as needed.
• Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control
• Develops and participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Completes competency requirements for WHPC as well as CERP requirements to maintain IBCLC Certification
• Attends mandatory inservices
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.
• Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals.
• Oversees / runs the pump rental program.
• Functions as a resource person regarding lactation issues, to hospital staff, physicians and patients
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

Core Competencies

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below :

X Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

X Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

X Adult (18 – 64 years)

65 years)

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $117,695-$152,756 (Based on full-time employment)

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