Lactation Specialist Part-Time (NICU)

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Lactation Specialist for the NICU on a part-time basis. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment and support for breastfeeding dyads in the neonatal unit, including education, care planning, and collaboration with the medical team.

The successful candidate will have an Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Certification as CLC and RN licensure in Arkansas or a Compact State are required or strongly favored.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in lactation support or nursing is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree recommended for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive lactation assessment for mother/infant dyad.
• Communicates findings to medical staff and documents in records.
• Identifies mothers needing lactation support and education.
• Develops care plans with nursing and nutrition teams.
• Participates in rounds and discharge planning.
• Educates mothers on breastfeeding techniques and milk handling.
• Supports quality improvement in lactation services.
• Assists in policy development for lactation services.
• Engages in research activities when appropriate.
• Provides ongoing education to staff on lactation care.

Skills

Lactation support

Clinical assessment

Education planning

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree (recommended)

Tools

None

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift

Please See Job Description For Details.

Time Type

Part time

Department

CC013130 3H Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Summary

Lactation Specialist Part-Time (NICU)

Additional Information

Functions independently in a staff position as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator and researcher within the lactation specialty. This individual possesses a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in the provision of care directly to the patient, family or community and indirectly through guidance of care by other personnel.

Required Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience

Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience

Related Field - 1 year of experience

Required Certifications

Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) - The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice: TALPP.org, Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State

Recommended Certifications

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Description

• Provides comprehensive assessment of the mother/infant dyad and the breastfeeding/lactation process. Assesses the lactation status of the mother/ infant dyad.
• Communicates assessments with the appropriate medical personnel through verbal reports and documentation in the patient's record. Assesses education needs of mothers.
• Participates in the identification of mothers within the system who need assistance and/or breastfeeding education.
• Develops plan of care with nursing, nutrition and the medical staff for mother/infant dyad, implements direct and indirect specialized patient care and evaluates the response to the treatment plan.
• Participates actively with the interdisciplinary team on rounds, discharge planning, and Lactation Rounds.
• Develops patient teaching plans on lactation and related issues.
• Assists mothers who have problems breastfeeding. Provides education for mothers as needed on collecting, labeling, storing, transporting and delivering expressed breast milk while their infants are here in the hospital and when at home. Monitors progress of the breastfeeding mother/infant dyad and revises treatment plan as needed in collaboration with the medical team.
• Participates in the quality improvement plan for the lactation service.
• Assists the director with developing and maintaining policies and procedures for the Lactation Service. Assists the director with the development of the quality improvement (QI) plan for the Lactation Service. Collaborates with the Nutritional Services Director, Dieticians, and lactation technicians.
• Identifies issues, communicates and collaborates effectively with other team members to find resolution.
• Serves as an educational resource and participates in research activities while maintaining own level of clinical competency.
• Contributes to the lactation learning needs of the nursing staff, medical residents, house staff and other hospital personnel as needed. Contributes to the breastfeeding education of the community as needed.
• Initiates and/or assists in research projects specific to lactation. Participates in lactation continuing education activities for own professional growth. Participates in at least 12 inservice education activities per year.