RN / Lactation Consultant Outpatient- Women's Pavilion

Responsibilities

Your Role :

• Responsible for provision and coordination of in- and out-patient breastfeeding needs, updating resources and documentation.
• Responsible for training the staff and community in breastfeeding techniques.
• Assess / plans / implements / evaluates individualized teaching plans for patients with specific learning needs with consideration of age specific needs and behaviors of the patient population served.
• Identifies discharge planning needs; makes appropriate referrals.
• Provides telephone counseling service, as needed.
• Documents patient interventions.
• Assists nurses and other health professionals in their patient breastfeeding assessment and intervention skills.
• Maintains current and accurate patient breastfeeding materials and resources.
• Participates in relevant committees and planning boards.
• Orients students and staff to lactation program.
• Offers formal and informal staff educational programs in the area of lactation.
• Provides current and accurate resource information to staff as indicated.
• Provides resources / information to individuals or community groups.
• Participates in community education activities and programs.
• Attends seminars, workshops and conferences related to clinical specialty.
• Reads current professional publications.
• Consults with other healthcare professionals.

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