Lactation Consultant

The IBCLC Lactation Consultant is a member of the nursing staff who influences quality patient care in the area of lactation and breastfeeding through an integral role as educator and consultant.

Duties of the IBCLC Lactation Consultant may include but are not limited to:

• 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 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 hospital practices for lactation and breastfeeding.
• Participates in Quality Improvement for regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, lactation and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with OB/Ped 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 within all areas of Stony Brook Hospital who seek a consultation.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

Required: Education: Bachelor degree required. Licensure: IBCLC Certification required; Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Experience: Minimum of one year of lactation consultant nursing experience. At least one year NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred: Prior experience as a lactation consultant in Pediatric or Obstetrics in a tertiary center or large community center. NRP. Bilingual Spanish.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $77,000 - $100,00.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,

Some positions offer shift differentials for Night ($15,000) & Evening ($10,000) as well as $575 for inconvenience for positions not on day shift. Please visit these links to learn more.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.