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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Lactation Consultant IBCLC - Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Work Details Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description Participates as interdisciplinary patient care team member to provide lactation services and education to meet needs of identified patient population within the scope of the medical center’s mission and values.

Experience

Experience in pediatric populations from birth through early childhood

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Education, Nursing, or related field

Certification Summary

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of patients served

Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates expertise in care of mothers/infants with complex breastfeeding problems.

Determines breastfeeding plan and provides instruction and support to mothers breastfeeding children requiring hospitalization

Additional Lactation Responsibilities

Evaluates positive signs of lactogenesis and latching on.

Evaluates adequacy of breast milk intake and determines appropriate goals.

Evaluates and monitors any problems or complaints related to breasts or pumping equipment.

Evaluates and dictates pumping frequency and duration.

Implements appropriate teaching interventions based on infant’s clinical condition, mother’s progress, and breastfeeding goals.

Standards of Care

Implements standards of care and policies and procedures for breastfeeding management

Designs, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to assess quality control in the collection, transport, storage, and feeding of breast milk to hospitalized infants.

Designs, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to provide nourishment to breastfeeding mothers of hospitalized infants.

Designs, assesses, implements, and monitors an inpatient lactation management standard of care.

Designs, implements, and monitors policies and procedures for the use and access of electric breast pumps by patient’s mother.

Teaching Materials

Assists in assessing, planning, and evaluating teaching materials and methods used for breastfeeding

Maintains educational materials for patients and healthcare providers.

Assesses use of educational materials to teach patients and healthcare providers.

Lactation Education for Clinicians

Directs lactation training and education of clinical staff

Designs and provides lactation management education and competency-based training for nursing and nutrition staff.

Designs, conducts, and evaluates educational programs and materials related to lactation management for patients, employees, medical, nursing, nutrition, and support staff to ensure quality patient care.

Designs, implements, and evaluates a breastfeeding teaching module with pre- and post-tests to become a mandatory part of each professional orientation session for new employees.

Documentation

Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities

Documents lactation assessment using appropriate format.

Documents response to lactation therapy using appropriate format.

Documents all services for billing purposes.

Documents participation in data collection, analysis, and review for quality monitoring using appropriate tools.

Documents and dictates the delivery and effectiveness of family and community education.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team

Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.

Participates in discharge process.

Advises appropriate team members of changes in patient condition.

Evaluates needs of interdisciplinary team members on lactation-related issues, plans education module, and instructs on lactation-related issues.

Plans education module and instructs residents and medical students on lactation-related issues.

Professional Development

Stays abreast of current trends in lactation care.

Participates in professional development programs.

Shares new knowledge with the healthcare community.

Performs other responsibilities as required.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Nutrition

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Atlanta, GA

Note: This posting reflects the current opportunity in Atlanta, GA.

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