Lactation Consultant - Breastfeeding Clinic

Overview
Must have a college degree in either Nursing, Dietician/ Nutritionist or Occupational Therapy to be eligible
The Lactation Consultant serves as the Hospital's expert resource on human lactation. Facilitates the development and maintenance of skills necessary to insure optimal care of the breastfeeding dyad. Utilizes the critical thinking in the delivery of patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes. Revises plans of care as indicated. The Lactation Consultant functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team as a consultant, educator, and mentor to patients, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) within 1 year - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP)Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP); International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) within 2 years - International Board of Lactation Co...