Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Lactation Consultant is responsible for providing safe, family-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation plans for the breastfeeding dyad, as well as for the pumping parent, and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Lactation Consultant demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation. The Lactation Consultant functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and adheres to policies, procedures, and guidelines of care.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Serves as a clinical resource to all units within the hospital on issues related to lactation.
• Collaborates with staff on developing resolutions to any inpatient breastfeeding problems.
• Develops and provides breastfeeding information, education, and support to patients.
• Participates in staff orientation, education, and clinical development; and participate in educational opportunities for staff regarding breastfeeding.
• Assists with teaching prenatal classes, participate in inpatient and outpatient teaching programs, and provide telephone support to women who call with questions regarding breastfeeding and maintain records of those calls.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing (or related field)
• 1 or more years with inpatient lactation programs and/or nursing with knowledge of the types of clinical breastfeeding issues seen in the early postpartum, neonatal and pediatric populations

Required Licensure and Certification

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) upon Hire OR
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) must be obtained within 1 year of hire within 1 Year
• Certified Breastfeeding Educator (CBE) - Lactation Consultant Services OR
• Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) OR
• 1 of the following certifications: Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC); Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS); or Peer Counselor (WIC, LLL, BFUSA or similar organization)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.