Lactation Consultant IBCLC

Location: Town of Smithtown

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Our pediatric office is looking for a Lactation Consultant to help new families get off to a good start. You will meet one on one with moms and newborns for latch, supply and pumping, and lead our breastfeeding support group, a relaxed [weekly] meetup for parents.

Looking for:

• 1-3 years experience preferred
• IBCLC certification (or CLC), calm and kind, comfortable leading a group
• Newborn care class experience and Lamaze instructor certification a plus.
• Doula services a plus
• Insurance credentialing a plus but not required

Duties of the IBCLC Lactation Consultant may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates proficiency in the Clinical Competencies for the Practice of an IBCLC.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and consult with physicians, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse, physician and related members of the health team in the management of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Integrates knowledge, evidence-based practice and assessment skills that incorporate specific age and culture related care.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team incorporating evidence based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and to suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitors and evaluates office practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
• Participates in Quality Improvement for regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with Leadership in the development of programs.
• Designs and implements educational programs to families, and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation through teaching prenatal and post-natal breastfeeding classes.
• Re-evaluates needs with leadership for program development and growth.
• Assists health care team in maintaining their current knowledge base and competency with breastfeeding through the development of educational programs
• Develops and maintains discharge support resources.
• Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Follows up with lactating moms via telephone or video call for support.