Job Description

Job Title: Lactation Consultant Nurse

Job Overview:

The lactation consultant nurse provides expert breastfeeding support and education to mothers and infants.

This role involves providing in-person consultations, telephone follow-ups, and outpatient services to address lactation challenges and enhance breastfeeding success.

The lactation consultant works closely with healthcare providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of lactation support after discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional support and encouragement to empower families to meet their breastfeeding goals.
• Educate mothers and families about proper breastfeeding techniques, infant feeding cues, and the benefits of breastfeeding.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans that support breastfeeding success.

Patient Care and Education:

• Document all interactions, assessments, and care provided in accordance with hospital policies and patient privacy regulations.
• Offer timely and responsive assistance to mothers requiring follow-up care, ensuring they feel supported in their breastfeeding journey.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for breastfeeding families.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with hospital staff to ensure lactation needs are addressed during hospital stays and post-discharge.

Lactation Support Services:

• Assess breastfeeding techniques, infant latch, milk supply, and overall breastfeeding goals.
• Address common lactation challenges, including sore nipples, low milk supply, latch issues, and breastfeeding pain, using evidence-based strategies.

Staff Training and Education:

• Assist in the training and education of hospital staff, including nurses and other healthcare providers, to ensure accurate and consistent lactation information is provided to patients.
• Promote best practices in lactation care across the hospital through in-service training and educational resources.

Program Development:

• Contribute to the development and improvement of lactation services, ensuring they align with current evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Additional Duties:

• Carries out other duties as assigned.

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