Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

To assist and assess patients with breastfeeding while making daily rounds.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES

1.

Evaluate patients who have problems breastfeeding.

Develop feeding schedule/plan with the pediatrician, bedside nurse and mother.

Determine LATCH score.

Document all findings in EMR.

2.

Round on mothers in the NICU.

3.

See patients on other units who have a Lactation Consult.

4.

Educate staff with in-service, updates, and skills day.

Teach Breastfeeding classes for childbirth education course.

5.

Promote community awareness.

Refer to community resources.

6.

Attend SBCH Breastfeeding Council meetings.

7.

Maintain employee pumping room.

8.

Review current literature and disseminate among staff.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION


* Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field


* On-going attendance of continuing education conferences on Breastfeeding

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS


* International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)


* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)


* Registered Nurse preferred

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS


* Knowledge of Baby Friendly


* Experience in a Baby Friendly Institution preferred

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE


* 1 year working in acute care setting with breastfeeding mothers


* \"Hands on\" knowledge of breastfeeding in Baby Friendly facility preferred

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.

Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.

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