Lactation Educator RN

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

Provides support to mother/infant dyads with breastfeeding needs and lactation problems in a manner developmentally appropriate for adolescents and adults as necessary; Accountable for evaluation of continuous quality improvement, and compliance with hospital policy and procedure.

1. Instructs mothers on all tasks necessary to initiate and maintain lactation during the infant’s hospitalization; may include prenatal instruction and post-discharge follow-up

2. Evaluates breastfeeding oral motor mechanics of infants and milk transfer making appropriate recommendations and management strategies

3. Documents observations, assessments and recommendations made during consultation in patient record

4. Performs all tasks necessary to ensure the mother’s adherence to quality control departmental policies related to milk collection, storage and transport

5. Obtains information on maternal medication use and...