Lactation Consultant, Womens Hospital, Regular Part-Time, Tupelo

Lactation Consultant, Women's Hospital, Regular Part-Time, Tupelo Job ID:

000G1S Tupelo Professionals - WOMENS

HOSP ADMIN

Regular Part Time - Variable Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description Essential Functions:

Patient Care:

Provide breastfeeding education and assistance to inpatients and outpatients of Women & Children's Services Facilitate breastfeeding education and lactation support group meetings Assist and encourage staff with early initiation of skin to skin care Complete assessment of patients with special breastfeeding needs/challenges; plans and coordinates care with other team members, and evaluates patient's response to care Documents all aspects of care provided

Communication:

Communicates effectively with patients and family members Maintains open communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to the patient Collaborate with neonatologists and the multidisciplinary NICU team to assist with early initiation of direct breastfeeding and the infant driven protocol for infants in the NICU Staff Education Provides for staff competency through education provided in the Breastfeeding Management Classes, 5 hour CHAMPS Breastfeeding Clinical Competency Training and checkoffs, and ongoing/annual staff education regarding breastfeeding Serve as preceptor for nurses during shift(s) scheduled for lactation orientation Patient Experience Project professional, caring and helpful image to patients, family members and visitors Plans care considering patient's needs and preferences Offer support for breastfeeding mothers of newborns after discharge by offering/overseeing breastfeeding support groups and/or informing patients of available community resources for lactation support

Self-Development:

Maintain competency to ensure safe and effective patient care Completes all annual competency requirements Stays current with lactation practices and Baby Friendly initiatives

Regulatory Knowledge:

Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements Adheres to

NMHS/NMMC

policies, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements:

Must be licensed as a registered nurse or speech therapist in the state of Mississippi Must maintain certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Must maintain departmental requirements for continuing education, including certification in BLS Must have effective communication and teaching skills Must complete and validate all competency criteria for a registered nurse Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care General knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description. Licenses You must have the following licenses to apply: Registered Nurse and Speech Language Pathologist Education You must have the following education to apply: Associates of Nursing You must have a Associates or higher