Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant Part-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Registered Nurse Lactation Consultant is a member of the health team who provides education, support and guidance to the infant-mother dyad and collaborates with nursing staff and health care providers in management of lactation and breastfeeding.

Plans, organizes and delivers lactation management services to all eligible breastfeeding patients, in both an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Coordinates care and education with all caregivers interested in breastfeeding or services.

Conducts weekly support group meetings.

Assists with management and inventory of lactation supplies and equipment.

Participates appropriately in communication and decision-making activities of the lactation and maternity services.

Leads, organizes, develops and manages lactation programs.

Completes billing in a timely and accurate manner for services provided.

Collects data about lactation services as needed for promotion, development, improvement and evaluation of program.

Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.