Lactation Consultant

3 weeks ago

Fort Mill, United States Atrium Health Full time
Job Description

Job Summary
Participates as an essential member of the healthcare team providing clinical lactation therapy for patients. Serves as a clinical resource person for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers in order to promote optimal patient care and assists in the marketing of lactation services to professional and non-professional consumers.

Essential Functions
  • Makes lactation rounds as needed to meet the clinical lactation needs of breastfeeding inpatients.
  • Conducts independent assessments of the breastfeeding mother and baby (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
  • Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs.
  • Coordinates lactation management with the staff.
  • Provides outpatient clinical assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan and communication with referring physicians.
  • Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis.
  • Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the patient education department.
  • Consults with physicians or midwives to advise on special breastfeeding problems.
  • Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation.
  • Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
  • Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature.
  • Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and bending. Must have the ability to speak clearly and be easily understood. Visual acuity and acute hearing are required. Must be able to lift 20 pounds of weight.

Education, Experience and Certifications
Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required. Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE. At least 2 years experience in breastfeeding and human lactation preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. RN Licensure preferred. BLS for pediatrics and adults required per policy guidelines.

About Us

Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region's largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We've been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors' offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.

About the Team

Our Mission Statement, Vision and Values

Our Mission: To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Our Vision: To be the first and best choice for care.
Our Values: We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset. We have identified four core values we hold in the highest regard: caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork.

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