RN, Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant - Specialty Lactation

RN, Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant - Specialty Lactation at Christus Health summary :

The Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant provides specialized support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, employing a comprehensive nursing approach. This role includes in-person consultations, follow-ups, and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance breastfeeding success and provide tailored care plans. Key responsibilities also involve patient education, staff training, and the development of lactation services guided by evidence-based practices.

Description

Summary :

The Registered Nurse Lactation Counselor provides expert lactation support and education to breastfeeding mothers and infants, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges, enhance breastfeeding success, and ensure mothers and infants receive optimal care. The Lactation Counselor works closely with lactation consultants, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care, provide education, and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge. The role also includes patient education, staff training, and promotion of lactation resources.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Patient Education and Counseling :

Collaboration and Coordination of Care :

Outpatient Lactation Support :

Training and Education for Staff :

Program Development and Improvement :

Additional Responsibilities :

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Work Schedule : 3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type : Full Time

Keywords :

lactation consultant, breastfeeding support, nursing process, infant feeding, patient education, healthcare collaboration, lactation management, nursing care, maternal-infant health, IBCLC