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LACTATION CONSULTANT
Job Title: LACTATION CONSULTANT
Job Code: 5463
FLSA: E
Job Level: F1
Revised Date: 07/01/2014
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
The certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is an expert in the management of the breast-feeding mother-baby dyad. S/he is coach, consultant, teacher, and lactation expert. As a consultant, s/he works collaboratively with the Birthing Center, Newborn and Intensive Care nurseries, Pediatrics, OB, Family Practice, and nursing care teams to develop feeding plans for a range of infants from the normal newborn to the complex neonate. S/he makes clinical assessments, and uses current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues while respecting the physician???s and family???s breastfeeding goals.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Lactation Services: Provide lactation support and services to breast- feeding mothers / infants by physician or nurse referral. Collaborate with pediatric, birthing center, NB nursery and ICN, OB, Family Practice, ED, and nursing care teams to develop complex feeding plans. Use current lactation theories and research to develop evidence-based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues, such as nutritional requirements, while respecting the family???s breastfeeding goals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and outpatient IBCLC to provide continuity of care upon discharge of patients. Educator Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating patient education resources and programs Teach, coach, support breastfeeding mothers utilizing evidence-based practice and with DUHS approved educational resources. Teach, coach, support, and mentor DUH nursing staff and other healthcare learners to promote evidence-based clinical practice, and support breastfeeding skills to mother-infant dyad. Assess local community need for breastfeeding education, and participate/teach in programs to address needs. Research Utilization and Investigation Utilize evidence-based research and knowledge to support clinical, educational and consultative roles in order to provide a scientific basis for professional nursing practice. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and Dept. of APN in research opportunities that will advance the knowledge base and practice of lactation services. Participate in interdisciplinary performance improvement and clinical research to promote evidence-based lactation services and to improve clinical outcomes. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of practice, guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols within area of lactation. Consultant Serve as a consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare community, and to the larger community in areas of lactation. Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and projects in lactation and breastfeeding to meet goals and objectives of DUHS. Identifies and analyzes system barriers to provision of excellent care and develops plans to resolve barriers. Professional Leadership and Development Role model professionalism through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Assume responsibility for professional self- development. Quality of work reflects high professional and ethical standards Communicate effectively to maintain positive working relationships. Demonstrate responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations. Maintain certification as lactation consultant. RN Lactation Consultants must have a minimum of 25 continuing education hours/year. Enhance the body of knowledge in nursing, lactation, and breastfeeding through exchange of ideas and knowledge using methods such as posters, newsletters, presentations, and publications.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing, health, nutrition, or related field required.
Experience
No experience beyond certification
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Certification by IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent teaching, verbal, and written communication skills essential. Experience in teaching 1-to-1 or in small groups. Understanding of diverse cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological response to birthing, lactation, and parenting.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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