Clinical IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Educator

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location pay for full-time positions

Supplemental shift differential

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital seeks an IBCLC Lactation Consultant to influence lactation care as an educator and consultant within the nursing staff. The role acts as a resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies, collaborating with physicians and the health team to manage lactation needs.

Required: Bachelor's degree, IBCLC certification, RN licensure, and BLS, plus at least two years of lactation consultant nursing experience. The position includes evening shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• IBCLC certification required; Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two years of lactation consultant nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in the Clinical Competencies for the Practice of an IBCLC.
• Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and consults with physicians and others to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Works as a Lactation Consultant, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse, physician and health team in lactation management.
• Integrates knowledge and evidence-based practice to assess and plan lactation care.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation problems and treatment outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitors hospital practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
• Participates in Quality Improvement for regulatory compliance and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborates with OB/Ped leadership in program development.
• Designs and implements educational programs for families and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation.
• Re-evaluates needs with leadership for program growth.
• Maintains discharge support resources and documents patient education in medical records.
• Follows up with lactating moms within all areas of Stony Brook Hospital.

Education

Bachelor's degree

IBCLC Certification

RN licensure

BLS

Job description

Stony Brook University Hospital seeks an IBCLC Lactation Consultant to influence lactation care as an educator and consultant within the nursing staff. The role acts as a resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies, collaborating with physicians and the health team to manage lactation needs.

Required: Bachelor's degree, IBCLC certification, RN licensure, and BLS, plus at least two years of lactation consultant nursing experience. The position includes evening shifts and comprehensive benefits.