Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Smithtown
Lactation Consultant IBCLC
Full Time • 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.
Compensation: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
About Homegrown Essential Wellness
Welcome to Homegrown Essential Pediatrics. Providing quality care to children ranging from newborns to toddlers, to school-age children, as well as adolescents to young adults, with a traditional and holistic approach to medicine. Live, love, and grow with us today!
Mission Statement
Providing quality care with both a traditional and holistic approach. Treating children and their families by promoting and providing overall wellness one family at a time.
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