To assist and assess patients with breastfeeding while making daily rounds.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES

1. Evaluate patients who have problems breastfeeding. Develop feeding schedule/plan with the pediatrician, bedside nurse and mother. Determine LATCH score. Document all findings in EMR.

2. Round on mothers in the NICU.

3. See patients on other units who have a Lactation Consult.

4. Educate staff with in-service, updates, and skills day. Teach Breastfeeding classes for childbirth education course.

5. Promote community awareness. Refer to community resources.

6. Attend SBCH Breastfeeding Council meetings.

7. Maintain employee pumping room.

8. Review current literature and disseminate among staff.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field On-going attendance of continuing education conferences on Breastfeeding

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Registered Nurse preferred
 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of Baby Friendly Experience in a Baby Friendly Institution preferred

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

1 year working in acute care setting with breastfeeding mothers "Hands on" knowledge of breastfeeding in Baby Friendly facility preferred