What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lactation Consultant position at Peterson Health?
What you will do:
The Registered Nurse functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the Standards of Nursing Practice. The IBCLC will adhere to the IBLCE code of Professional conduct, and the IBLCE Scope of Practice. The RN, IBCLC is responsible for assessing the breastfeeding dyad, and creating a Lactation Plan of care, verbally and or written. Responsible for providing lactation management services both inpatient and outpatient to expectant and new parents, for facilitating prenatal breastfeeding education, and facilitating a breastfeeding support group for new parents.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, current RN licensure in the state of Texas. Current certification as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Required Technical Skills:
Ability to successfully assist mothers with breastfeeding skills. Ability to work with patients in in-patient and out-patient settings.
Required Licensure/Certification:
Current and unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse Licensure, current certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Basic Life Support.
Required Experience:
Possess the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Lactation Plan of Care
Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as an RN, and in successfully assisting mothers with breastfeeding.