Lactation Consultant, NICU -OSU Medical Center

Overview:

 

 

Job Description Summary:

 

Assesses, educates, and supports individuals with breastfeeding concerns or difficulties.

 

Job Description:

 

Essential Functions:

• Assesses the breast/chestfeeding needs of parents and infants.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for parents and infants.
• Provides education and counseling to parents and families on breast/chestfeeding techniques and infant nutrition.
• Evaluates and monitors the progress of parents and infants in meeting their breast/chestfeeding goals.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for parents and infants.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all lactation consultations and interventions.

Education Requirement:

BSN; Associate degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse, Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietician, or Occupational Therapist in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications:

• Registered (R) by the American Dietetic Association or the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent licensure, required.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association, or equivalent licensure and registration, required.
• Certification in Lactation Management by International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Advanced Nurse Lactation Consultant (ANLC), or equivalent, required.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and teaching abilities.

Experience:

• Two years of clinical experience in relevant field, required.
• Two years of mother-infant dyad experience,required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Depth perception, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"