Lactation Consultant PRN

The Certified Lactation Consultant is skilled in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to assist the breastfeeding mother to attain her individual goals.

The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team as a consultant, educator, mentor to nurses and healthcare professionals, and patients.

Works collaboratively with all members of the Women’s Center to develop feeding plans for the normal newborn, preterm infant, and complex feeding conditions resulting in resolution to inpatient breastfeeding problems.

Utilizes current lactation theories and research to develop evidence based feeding plans that address individual feeding issues/goals.

Assist with planning and development of ongoing staff education and orientation.

Assist with unit acquisition of equipment and supplies.

Assist with development and maintenance of breastfeeding rentals and product sales.

Assist with development, review, and revision of hospital policies, care plans, and patient literature which relate to breastfeeding.