Registered Nurse - Certified IBCLC Lactation Consultant - Part Time​/Evening

Lactation Consultant

Provides professional nursing care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Coaches and mentors the Lactation Consultant I. The Lactation Consultant (LC) functions to enhance the normal process of lactation and to assess, prevent, and manage lactation problems.

The LC is a health care provider who is qualified to provide education and consultation for routine and special circumstances related to breast milk feeding.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• Meets all expectations of the Lactation Consultant I.
• Coaches and mentors the Lactation Consultant I in developing and coordinating the case load and their breastfeeding plans of care (BF p.o.c.). Initiates and manages plans of care for more complex groups of assigned inpatients and outpatients.
• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and per the clinical standards of the hospital. The LC serves as a breastfeeding advocate and encourages informed decision-making.
• Independently recognizes subtle changes in condition. Analyzes patient data, integrates information from other sources, and initiates/facilitates collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members to develop an individualized and outcome-driven BF p.o.c. Monitors adherence to/progress of breastfeeding plan of care, and modifying BF p.o.c. as needed for a positive outcome.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications and nursing interventions based on breastfeeding assessment and plan of care. Initiates emergency action in response to acute risk situations.
• Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on higher acuity breastfeeding couplet, breastfeeding progress, and higher workload. Identifies changes in couplet breastfeeding status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve positive BF outcomes for the couplet. Performs BF consultations at appropriate intervals.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care; the LC shares plan of care with primary nurse. Delegates aspects of care to nursing to meet couplet breastfeeding needs respectively and appropriately.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient/newborn response to interventions and progress towards outcomes, including variances/poor progress with breastfeeding in the electronic record. Provides assistance via telephone to pregnant and lactating women requiring information, counseling, follow-up, and refers them to appropriate programs.
• Able to discuss, document, and apply performance initiatives and outcomes at the unit level as they relate to the Well Span Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) and Nursing Sensitive I (NSIs). Applies current WIGs to care delivery.
• Begins reading current breastfeeding literature. Expresses interest in evidence-based research and its application to best practice. Understands clinical relevance and the impact on couplet's breastfeeding outcomes.
• Actively promotes an environment conducive to professional practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient / staff safety. Integrates SDM by unit and/or hospital-wide committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend meetings and/or work on SDM projects.
• Promotes cooperation and communication among all team members. Seeks opportunities to assist co-workers without compromising individual responsibilities. Gives feedback to members about strengths and contributions. Consistently interacts with others in a manner that is perceived to be positive, supportive, and with sensitivity to cultural and role differences.
• Provides/demonstrates leadership for problem solving and goal formations at the point of care. Acts as a coach to CNI staff for clinical issues and advancement opportunities.
• Demonstrates ownership of patients beyond individual assignments. Anticipates needs for alteration of staffing for upcoming 24 hours and assists in actions to…