RN Lactation Consultant - OLGMC NICU - PRN

Job Summary

This job educates women, families, health professionals, and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation. Facilitates the development of policies which protect, promote, and support breastfeeding; acts as an advocate for breastfeeding and provides evidence-based breastfeeding support and care from preconception to weaning for women and their families.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Required – 2 years of experience in maternal-child health nursing.

Preferred – 3 years of experience in lactation consulting.

Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Oversees and coordinates lactating patient needs by providing up-to-date and accurate information and appropriate lactation assistance, applying age‑specific knowledge that’s relevant to the care of the patient.
• Provides anticipatory guidance to promote best breastfeeding practices and minimize the potential for breastfeeding problems or complications.
• Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the caliber of the program and maintains appropriate consult documentation and statistics.
• Evaluates products related to lactation and makes recommendations regarding their benefits to patients.
• Provides information for access to breastfeeding equipment and devices appropriate for the lactating mother and breastfeeding infant.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.