- Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Full-time · Mid
- 1+ years
The Lactation Counselor develops a breastfeeding program to include parent and staff education, consultation and follow-up. Acts as a resource person for staff, patients, and community members and advocates for breastfeeding as the child-feeding norm.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient and family emotional, cognitive, social and motivational status relative to learning
- Determine educational needs and priorities using a family centered approach
- Provide professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management
- Address physiological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family/support system
- Deliver patient care in complex, multiple problem breastfeeding situations
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC)
Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1