Registered Nurse - Certified Lactation Consultant

Provides professional nursing care in accordance with patient and family-centered care principles based on the nursing process and hospital clinical standards. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Coaches and mentors the Lactation Consultant I while functioning to enhance lactation and manage breastfeeding problems.

The Lactation Consultant assesses, prevents, and manages lactation issues, providing education and consultation for routine and special breastmilk feeding circumstances. Serves as a breastfeeding advocate encouraging informed decision-making. Initiates and manages complex breastfeeding plans of care for inpatients and outpatients.

Recognizes subtle changes in patient condition, analyzes data, and collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to develop outcome-driven plans. Safely administers treatments and interventions based on assessments. Organizes priorities based on acuity, progress, and workload for optimal breastfeeding outcomes.

Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety, and shared decision-making through committee involvement. Reads current breastfeeding literature and applies evidence-based research to practice. Documents progress, provides telephone support, and communicates plans during care transitions.