IBCLC Lactation Consultant — Flexible Schedule & Advancement

Homegrown Essential Wellness; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Homegrown Essential Wellness is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/CLC) to support new families in our pediatric practice. You will meet one-on-one with moms and newborns for latch, supply, pumping, and lead a weekly breastfeeding support group.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years experience, Lamaze or newborn care credentials a plus, and are comfortable in a multidisciplinary team. On-site role with opportunity for advancement and benefits.

Qualifications

• IBCLC certification (or CLC), calm and kind, comfortable leading a group.
• 1-3 years experience preferred.
• Newborn care class experience and Lamaze instructor certification a plus.
• Doula services a plus.
• Insurance credentialing a plus but not 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 consult with physicians, and other appropriate individuals as necessary in order to serve as a direct resource to breastfeeding mothers and babies.
• Functions as a Lactation Consultant in area of expertise, collaborating with the mother, the primary nurse, physician and related members of the health care team in the management of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Integrates knowledge, evidence-based practice and assessment skills that incorporate specific age and culture related care.
• Assists the primary nurse to formulate a nursing care plan for establishment of lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with all members of the health care team incorporating evidence based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation and breastfeeding problems and to suggest treatment approaches and outcomes.
• Develops, evaluates and revises policies and procedures related to lactation and breastfeeding.
• Monitors and evaluates office practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
• Participates in Quality Improvement for regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with Leadership in the development of programs.
• Designs and implements educational programs to families, and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation through teaching prenatal and post-natal breastfeeding classes.
• Re-evaluates needs with leadership for program development and growth.
• Assists health care team in maintaining their current knowledge base and competency with breastfeeding through the development of educational programs
• Develops and maintains discharge support resources.
• Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Follows up with lactating moms via telephone or video call for support.

Skills

Calm and kind

Group leadership

Education

IBCLC certification

CLC certification

Newborn care class experience

Lamaze instructor certification

Doula services

Insurance credentialing

Job description

Homegrown Essential Wellness is seeking a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/CLC) to support new families in our pediatric practice. You will meet one-on-one with moms and newborns for latch, supply, pumping, and lead a weekly breastfeeding support group.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years experience, Lamaze or newborn care credentials a plus, and are comfortable in a multidisciplinary team. On-site role with opportunity for advancement and benefits.